During the Cold War, the secret service of Kádár embarks on a highly perilous state security game, surpassing anything seen before.

Set in the Christmas Eve of 1957 in Budapest, Hungary, 'The Exam' follows a group of co-workers who are gathered together for a surprise test that turns out to be more than what they expected. As they struggle through the exam, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to a shocking and unexpected ending.