As the whole country is shaken by a general strike and massive demonstrations, a trio of masked criminals can’t find anything better to do than… hold up a Job Centre! While they are dealing with unmanageable and uncooperative hostages, a burnt-out policeman goes to the scene by requisitioning a driving school car and its instructor. Both parties soon find themselves overwhelmed by the situation, which is further complicated by an intrusive special correspondent from a 24-hour news channel. Who are these hostage-takers, and what are their real motives?