On the edges of the Sahara Desert, in a small Moroccan village afflicted by drought, six-year-old Little Man slips away from his house each night and heads to a palm grove. Here, he meticulously pours the little bit of water he’s managed to save during the day. When his parents discover his nocturnal excursions and that he hasn’t been drinking his water rations for days, they believe he has fallen under the possession of djinns. As they try everything to save him from the influence of these spirits and from dehydration, Little Man perseveres in carrying out his mysterious mission, no matter the cost. His unwavering determination and secretive actions reveal a more profound purpose that holds the potential to transform his drought-stricken village.