The Russian TV series "Absurd" tells the story of a highly original idea that came to a general. He came up with the idea to send real prisoners on a large tour across the country. According to his plan, their places should be taken by professional actors. For a good amount of money, they will have to put on a happy face and pretend to be content prisoners in front of the inspectors from the commission. The general managed to bring his unusual plan to life, but everything didn't go exactly as scripted...