After a Syrian man who has lived for a long time in the West learns that he is ill, he resolves to return to his homeland; however, he returns to find that strangers have taken over his home, and due to the chaos of war, his fate becomes intertwined with theirs.

After his marriage to Rama, Amgad becomes an outcast in his community. When he gets injured in a raid, the siege imposed on the region prevents him from getting the proper care, leaving him blind. With his wife as his only solace, Amgad and his wife decide to emigrate illegaly to seek treatment.