The Finder of Lost Children, Chandler Jarrell (Eddie Murphy), finds himself thrust into an international adventure after the mystical Golden Child (J.L. Reate) is abducted from his monastery in Tibet. He is accompanied on his journey by the beautiful, but mysterious Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis). Along the way, Chandler encounters beings of both light and dark magic. Sardo Numspa (Charles Dance) sends his evil minions to prevent Chandler from saving the Golden Child from imminent doom. A mysterious Old Man (Victor Wong) appears to both help and hinder Chandler and ultimately serve as a guide against the dark forces that oppose him. The fate of the world lies in saving the Golden Child, can Chandler find the strength and courage within to do it? Will he be able to save the world with the love in his heart?