A story of absolute survival: when the struggle for life turns into thirst for power and becomes tyranny. The film shows the unlikely path followed by the young Nicolae Ceaușescu, supported by his life partner Elena, from an apprenticeship in a shoemaker to the head of a political regime criminal.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vlad BîrzanuNicolae Ceaușescu | Nicolae Ceaușescu |
| FFlavia GiurgiuElena Ceaușescu | Elena Ceaușescu |
| IIgor ChistolGheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej | Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej |
 Lari GiorgescuRegele Mihai | Regele Mihai |