After the pandemic lockdown was lifted in 2022, Youssef and Ali were relieved that they could now reopen one of the oldest remaining cinemas in downtown Amman—Cinema Kawakeb. But they discover that the owner of the cinema has taken advantage of the government loans. He spent the funds elsewhere, and if the cinema reopens, he must repay the full amount. The situation has left Youssef and Ali in a dilemma, preventing them from reopening the cinema they had invested every last penny in renovating before the pandemic started.

Day by day, and through the hidden lens behind the cinema ticket box, the cinema entrance becomes a daily destination for the neighbours to vent about their economic pressures and devise solutions for the cinema to reopen. Abu Hussam, an old friend and colleague of Ali and Youssef, comes up with the idea that might help both parties as he reminds them that Ali still owns a rare black and white 35mm film. But this film is stored in the old cinema Al Hussein which has been closed due to family disputes. Their sole mission is now to convince the guard of cinema Al Hussein to let them search for their film. If they get it, what is the possibility of selling it to help pay back the loan and bring the cinema to life?