This feature-length documentary tells the story of prominent Jewish Hungarian philosopher Agnes Heller and uses her life and ideas to bring a reflection on some of the most dramatic historical episodes of the 20th century that have defined the world in which we live today and serve as the engine of her reflections in ethics and philosophy of history. The film touches on current political topics such as totalitarianism, populism, repression, democracy, social progress, inequality, rule of law, and ethical behavior and resilience in the midst of unspeakable tragedy, and shows her illuminating analyses along with a relentlessly optimistic outlook of life.