'The Invitation' tracks the story of Alex, a young Scot, who finds himself accidentally caught up in the mayhem of a bizarre plan hatched by a ruthless African dictator. It's a story of terrible greed, brute force and absolute self-obsession on the one hand, contrasting with forces that appear far less powerful to bring about transformation on the other. The outcomes are just as heavily contrasted, as fast moving events shape the lives of nations, rulers, and the very different characters drawn into the whirlwind.