Although originally written as a screenplay, the work has been adapted for the stage in many countries around the world.
— We must change your distorted consciousness!
— You can destroy my body, but you cannot destroy my mind!..
At first, a person obeys. Then they grow accustomed to it. Eventually, they begin to defend the very rules that restrict their freedom.
How responsibly do people exercise their power?
When, why, and for what purpose do others attempt to change the way we think?
What remains of a person when they no longer belong to themselves?
The play explores these and many other important questions.