The movie follows the story of Silvia Broome (played by Nicole Kidman), a United Nations interpreter who overhears a plot to assassinate the President of the fictional African country Matobo during a session at the United Nations in New York City. Silvia, who is originally from Matobo, becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving high-level government officials and international espionage.
As Silvia reports the assassination plot to the authorities, she is placed under the protection of Secret Service agent Tobin Keller (played by Sean Penn). Tobin is initially skeptical of Silvia’s claims but begins to suspect that there may be truth to her story as he investigates further.
In the climax of the film, Tobin and Silvia uncover evidence that implicates Matobo’s Prime Minister Edmond Zuwanie (played by Earl Cameron) in the assassination plot. Zuwanie is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly, and Tobin and Silvia race against time to prevent the assassination from taking place.
As Zuwanie delivers his speech, Tobin and Silvia discover a bomb hidden in the podium and manage to disarm it just moments before it explodes. They apprehend the would-be assassin, and Zuwanie’s speech is interrupted by the chaos.
The film concludes with Zuwanie being arrested and taken into custody, and Silvia returning to Matobo to confront him about his crimes. Tobin decides to accompany her, indicating a potential romantic relationship between them.
Overall, “The Interpreter” is a tense and gripping political thriller that explores themes of corruption, justice, and the power of language. With its intricate plot, complex characters, and suspenseful storyline, it offers an engaging and thought-provoking movie experience for audiences.