"...filmed by a student while launching a profane rant about corruption in Ukraine, with the footage quickly uploaded to 'YouTube', 'Vasily Petrovych Goloborodko' (Zelenskyy), a high-school history teacher who lives with his parents, turns into an Internet sensation overnight. His students launch a crowdfunding campaign for his candidacy in Ukraine's presidential race against his wishes, eventually propelling their flabbergasted teacher to political victory as the new 'President of Ukraine'.
"While in office, Vasily is confused at his newfound responsibilities, but gradually eases into his presidential duties and decides to weed out corruption in his government..."