After witnessing his father's crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is determined to avenge his father's death by driving the Roman legions from the land of Israel. Daniel joins the brutal raids of an outlaw band living in the hills outside his village. Though his grandmother's death slows his plans by forcing him to move home to care for his sister, he continues his dangerous life by leading a group of boy guerrillas in spying and plotting, impatiently waiting to take revenge.