Amir and his daughter Fatima have embarked on a dangerous journey, traveling through war-torn Syria in the 1990s. They're hoping to make it onto boats that will take them away from the chaos and onward to a more peaceful, secure life.

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The journey is long and tough, and Fatima, like any child, gets cross and sullen on the way, tired from walking. Through patience and affection, Amir coaxes his daughter to keep going. But just as they reach a crucial juncture, Amir must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter's future.