In this pseudo-historical dark comedy set in 1459, Tez is captured by the Mexica (more commonly known as the Aztecs) and forced to impersonate a god for a year. Unbeknownst to him, he is participating in a ritual that will result in his brutal sacrifice, a religious ritual that the king uses to inspire the people toward conquest. Tez tries to convince himself that he actually is a god, if only to reduce his debilitating fear of death. As Tez and his babysitter, the king’s niece, develop a bond, they plot their escape from the empire.