Living in 54 AD, Cestvs, a 15-year-old slave warrior, yearns for liberation from his brutal existence. His owner dangles the promise of freedom post 100 victories, a goal that forces Cestvs to grasp the harsh reality of his dispensable life. Fuelled by the hope of escape and spurred by the loss of a comrade, he launches into a relentless quest to reclaim his autonomy, willing to engage in gladiatorial combat against fellow captives for the crowd's amusement.