On December 20, 1989, in Bucharest, the fates of several people unexpectedly intertwine. A television director searches for a replacement after the main host emigrates, his son plans to escape the country by swimming across the Danube, and a factory worker is terrified when his son's letter to Santa reveals his father's desire to kill the dictator. Under constant surveillance by the secret police, a single unexpected spark ultimately ignites the revolution. Bogdan Mureșanu's feature debut, awarded the Orizzonti prize at the Venice Film Festival, captivated audiences with its blend of absurdity and the historical reality of Romania under Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime.