As a pediatric surgeon in the Syrian city of Aleppo, Amira (Yasmine Al Massri) works relentlessly to save children's lives — so much so that she has neglected her own daughter, Rasha (Massa Daoud). When war strikes close to home, Amira and Rasha find themselves fleeing for safety — forced into a dangerous journey during which they must heal their relationship as they leave their homeland behind forever.