Romeo Aldea, a physician living in a small Romanian town, is determined to secure his daughter Eliza's future. Eliza, a promising student, is on the cusp of receiving a scholarship to a prestigious UK university, contingent upon her performance in final exams. However, just as the exams approach, Eliza becomes a victim of an assault that leaves her emotionally and physically shaken. Faced with his daughter’s trauma, Romeo must decide whether to prioritize her emotional well-being or push her to excel in her exams to ensure her future opportunities remain intact. As the assault investigation unfolds, Romeo grapples with his professional responsibilities and personal ethics.

Romeo’s desperate measures to aid Eliza’s success bring him into contact with corruption and moral ambiguity. He navigates a complex web of favors and questionable decisions, entangling himself with local influential figures. The pressures of these morally dubious choices weigh heavily on him, and he begins to evaluate the cost of his aspirations for his daughter against the erosion of his principles. The events compel Romeo to reevaluate not only the immediate dilemmas but also the broader implications of integrity and sacrifice in a flawed social system. His journey reveals the profound impact of personal choices on their lives and each other.