In "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," Dastan, a street urchin adopted by the King of Persia, uncovers a powerful dagger that allows its wielder to manipulate time. Alongside Princess Tamina, Dastan must protect the dagger from falling into the wrong hands while unraveling a plot to overthrow the kingdom. As they journey through perilous landscapes, they confront betrayal, ancient curses, and their own destinies in a race against time to save Persia from destruction.