A young Shangaan named Gisani finds himself destined to protect a rare and magnificent white lion cub named Letsatsi who is cast from his pride and is forced to survive on his own. After many perilous adventures young Letsati befriends Nkulu, an older lion who teaches him how to survive in the harsh African wilderness. With Nkulu's help, Letsatsi grows from a young and naive lion cub into a magnificent adult. But before he can take over his rightful place as the REAL lion king, Letsatsi must face his greatest challenge - a trophy hunter- for whom legends are worthless and rare skins priceless.