The series is a three-part psychological thriller exploring how far a person will go to achieve their dreams while "selling their soul" to a brutal regime. Key Production Details Director: Peter Bebjak

The State Security (StB) discovers Standa is gay and uses this information to blackmail him. In exchange for advancing his acting career and protecting his sister and grandmother, Standa is forced to become an informant , using his charm and acting skills to trap influential figures.

Set in during the early years of the communist regime, the story follows Standa Láník (played by Jan Cina), a talented but struggling young actor.