After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.
Ion lives in one of the most drought-affected areas in Romania. Wishing to put an end to his bad luck, Ion commits to work for a foreigner, unaware of the fact that he becomes involved in illegal activities.