Rome in 65 AD, Emperor Nero's tyrannical regime has reached its zenith, Nero's self-indulgence and excessiveness brings up the opposition against him, conspiracies threaten his power. By all means Nero tries to defend his despotic claim of sovereignty. The famous philosopher Seneca has been Nero's teacher, mentor and close advisor since childhood, he is significantly involved in his ascent. Nevertheless, Nero gets weary of Seneca and Nero uses a foiled attack on his life to falsely accuse Seneca of being an accomplice.
as Seneca
as Lucia
as Nero
as Paulina
as Lucilius
as Statius
as Rufus
as Cecilia
as Balbina
as Decimus
as Fabius
as Agrippina
as Felix
as Narrator (voice)
as Rich Fellow
as Lucius
as Octavia
as Poppaea Sabina
as Tigellinus
as Piso
