What exactly is public debt? And why has it been spiraling for years? This documentary takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the rugged landscape of economics, and renders it more human. Fast-paced and dynamic, and packed with offbeat images, it recounts the history of sovereign debt from the late Middle Ages to the present day. It highlights at top speed the current crisis and points viewers in the direction of unexpected exit routes to safeguard the Euro zone from future crises.