When an actress leaves behind a diary after her death, investigative journalist Helal Kamel discovers the memoir at an old book shop.

Helal discovers the diary is encrypted and searches for clues. Officer Raouf starts looking into Helal.

When Helal finds out that a high-profile official has been involved in illegal activity, he tries to establish a link from details in Maryam's diary.

A determined Helal tries to identify key figures based on the initials Maryam wrote in her book.

Helal suffers an assault intended to force him into dropping his investigation, but he carries on.

After encountering a corrupt official, Helal writes a shocking expose as his grandson performs at a concert.