An American named Claire Winslow (Kristin Dattilo) travels to Switzerland with important documents for her fiancee after she realized he had left them behind. Once she arrives, she discovers he has gone to Coronado, a volatile country in South America. She travels to Coronado and finds a country on the verge of revolution against their tyrant president, Presidente Ramos (John Rhys-Davies). She believes that her boyfriend Will (Michael Lowry) has been kidnapped, and convinces TV reporter Arnet McClure (Clayton Rohner) to take her into rebel territory. Through a series of adventures, Claire becomes a true heroine. She finds Will, only to discover that she has been deceived. She sets out to join the rebels against Presidente Ramos.