The fourth installment of the Rambo franchise takes place several years after the events of the third film. John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living a peaceful life in Thailand, working as a guide for tourists. However, his tranquility is disrupted when he encounters a group of human traffickers who are kidnapping and exploiting young women from Myanmar. Rambo soon learns that the traffickers are being aided by corrupt government officials and military personnel.