Set a month before the January 25 Revolution where Fawzi Juma, an entomology professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Cairo University, is assaulted due to his political affiliations
After his health improves, Fawzi returns to the university to find the students protesting Meanwhile, the son of the prime minister tries to get close to Salma, the minister’s daughter, who has one condition before they get into a relationship
Hassouna meets with Fawzi at a nightclub to persuade him to marry Salma to the prime minister’s son for money and power Later, Fawzi and the head of state security talk about the “A” movement that Fawzi recently founded
Nafe’ and Fathi argue about the caricature that the latter drew on the school board Elsewhere, security forces storm the A movement offices and arrest everyone present Later, Fawzi receives unfortunate news
Salma threatens to escalate things when the police come knocking at Fawzi’s door looking for Fathi Meanwhile, the prime minister asks to meet with Salma’s father after he finds out about her relationship with Fathi
At Fawzi's request, Dr Nafe’ agrees to drop his claim against Fathi but asks for something in return Later, the police burst into Fawzi’s home to arrest him, sparking the January 25 Revolution