The movie Windtalkers is set during World War 2 and follows Joe Enders, an American soldier tasked with protecting Navajo code talkers Ben Yahzee and Charlie Whitehorse. The Navajo Marines have memorized a secret code based on their native language to help the US Marines communicate securely. During battles in the Pacific, Joe works to keep Ben and Charlie safe while they transmit messages, but they face danger from the Japanese. While trying to save Ben from an explosion, Joe is injured and ultimately dies, but not before helping ensure the Navajo code is kept secret, which contributes to the American war effort in the Pacific.