Plot Summary

In the pursuit of self-discovery and authentic experiences, Israeli backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg meets a cryptic Austrian geologist in La Paz, Bolivia in 1981. Captivated by his engrossing stories of lost tribes, uncharted adventures, and even gold, Yossi decides to follow him, accompanied by his good friends, American photographer Kevin and Swiss teacher Marcus. Without delay they join an expedition led by their seasoned trail-leader, deep into the impenetrable emerald Amazon rainforest. However, as the endless, inhospitable jungle separates the inexperienced team, before long Yossi will find himself stranded in the depths of a nightmarish environment crawling with formidable and tireless adversaries. How can one escape this green maze?