The story revolves around the son of a postman who is incredibly intelligent and cultured, and able to answer any question. His father exploits him for financial gain, until researchers discover his unique abilities and commission a study.

A newspaper article published by mistake sparks multiple conflicts between a history professor, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, a businessman, and a student.

This film tells the tragicomic destiny of three friends. The same age, they are all three of humble origins. The story begins in the 1970s in Nafta and evokes their childhood.

In 1977, Kh'lil Khalsawi, a law professor in Tunisia, under the ruling party's instructions, is asked to represent them in a league of human rights that has been founded not long ago.