King of the Belgians

While on an official trip to Istanbul, the King of the Belgians learns that his nation is in turmoil and he needs to return immediately to restore order. However, a solar storm disrupts air travel and communication systems, grounding flights and cutting off phone lines. With assistance from a British filmmaker and a group of Bulgarian folk singers, the King and his party make a covert escape across the border. This marks the start of a journey through the Balkans, where the King gains insight into the world around him and undergoes a personal transformation.