A young inmate arrives at La Maca, a remote Ivorian prison governed by its prisoners. Marked by tradition, he is chosen by the Boss to become the new "Roman" during the red moon’s ascent, tasked with captivating his fellow inmates with a story. As he realizes the peril of his situation, he begins to weave the tale of the mythical outlaw, Zama King. With the stakes high, he must keep the narrative alive until dawn, intertwining his fate with the legendary figure while navigating the treacherous dynamics of his surroundings.