The action takes place during the Cold War. The events span seven days in the life of the fictional hero Victor Godyanu, the right-hand man and assistant to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Godyanu is also a secret agent for the KGB. Victor must escape from Romania before he is exposed. He has only one chance to stay alive. The main character decides to take advantage of a diplomatic trip to Germany in order to make his way to the United States.