Трое мужчин из провинциального городка остро нуждаются в деньгах и решают купить лотерейный билет. Они выигрывают в лотерею, но вскоре их билет крадут.
One year in the life of Albin and his family of shepherds in the North of Transylvania, their day to day routines, and their attempts to adapt to a new world where traditions are gradually replaced by modern values.
Out of enthusiasm, a Militia soldier abandons his platoon and decides to fight for the cause of the Revolution. His Lieutenant and the rest of the crew look for him during the confused night of 22-23 December 1989.