The video depicts a spontaneous revolution by youths, with the titular red flag itself being a symbol of socialism and revolt.

Finally, they break through the handcuffed doors and proceed to run around the school and surrounding area, covering various symbols of authority and luxury – including a CCTV camera, a barbecue, a boat, a car, gas pumps and eventually the town hall – with red flags.

Finally, they arrive at city hall where the members of Billy Talent are performing, and which has been covered with red flags.

Most children begin to mosh to the song, while others continue to run around, covering things with red flags.

The video ends with the children standing under red smoke, with pages of the books falling behind them, all wearing Soviet GP-5 gas masks.