In a small village, Nasser, a 16-year-old former child soldier, returns from war. In Nasser’s family, enrollment is a rite of passage taken by his father and older brother before him, both broken by the ongoing 8-year war. Now, Nasser’s mission is to stop his two younger brothers from dropping out of school and picking up arms by finding another way to provide for the family. Nasser views his salvation in Saudi Arabia as the leading destination for young people from his country who seek better employment.

He is faced with two challenging obstacles—an older brother who is actively working to sabotage his efforts and a system that diminishes his odds of leaving the country. Yet, his determination to keep going showcases his unique character and duty of care towards his younger siblings. The film redefines the visual storytelling of war narrative by putting the spotlight on children who are marginal in the overall calculus of the conflict. The stereotypical notions of friends and foes are blurred by the basic demands of better lives and coming-of-age fantasies.