The documentary exposes the judicial case of Gunvor, a Geneva-based oil trading company convicted of corruption in October 2019. Through this concrete example of corruption, the film questions how certain Swiss trading companies conduct their business in developing countries, as well as the impact of corruption on those countries. The movie also looks into the ambiguous attitude of Switzerland: it actively welcomed these companies with tax breaks and does little to regulate them. This journey through corruption and the resource curse is made by Roland, a concerned citizen of Geneva where 1/3 of the world’s oil is traded. He is accompanied by two Congolese activists, Moke who is traveling to Geneva to testify at the United Nations about the human rights situation at home, and Brice, who fights the oil corruption and the kleptocrat elites in Pointe Noire, the oil capital of Congo.

The documentary targets the Swiss public, politicians, and journalists, encouraging discussions with elected officials. Swiss NGOs are expected to leverage the film for federal advocacy through Parliament. It exposes the problematic business model of trading companies, highlighting their minimal regulation and the impact of their corruption in developing countries. The film aims to concretize corruption and human rights violations, urging Swiss authorities to act. Proposed measures include establishing a surveillance authority and enacting a federal transparency law, compelling trading companies to disclose payments to state entities and foreign agents, to prevent future misconduct.