The story begins with a young Dastan, an orphan living on the streets of the Persian city of Nasaf, who catches the eye of King Sharaman with his bravery and resourcefulness. Dastan is adopted by the king and raised alongside his two sons, Tus and Garsiv, becoming a beloved member of the royal family.
Years later, the Persian army, led by King Sharaman and his sons, attacks the holy city of Alamut, suspecting the city’s rulers of supplying weapons to their enemies. During the siege, Dastan acquires a mysterious dagger from the city’s princess, Tamina, and is framed for the murder of his father, King Sharaman.
Forced to go on the run, Dastan teams up with Tamina to clear his name and stop the evil Nizam, his uncle, from using the power of the dagger to rewrite history and rule the world. Along the way, Dastan and Tamina must navigate treacherous landscapes, deadly traps, and fierce enemies, including the Hassansins, a group of assassins sent by Nizam to retrieve the dagger.
As Dastan and Tamina journey to the secret underground chamber where the dagger was created, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. Along the way, they develop a bond and grow to trust and rely on each other.
In the climax of the film, Dastan and Tamina confront Nizam in the underground chamber, where he attempts to use the dagger to rewrite history and erase his crimes. With the help of his allies and the power of the dagger, Dastan manages to defeat Nizam and destroy the dagger, preventing its power from falling into the wrong hands.
In the end, Dastan is vindicated and recognized as a hero by his people, and he and Tamina embark on a new journey together as rulers of Persia, determined to build a better future for their kingdom.
“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, visual effects, and performances, particularly by Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan and Gemma Arterton as Tamina. However, some criticized the film for its convoluted plot and lack of depth in its characters. Nevertheless, it remains an entertaining and visually stunning adventure film that captures the spirit of the beloved video game series.