The year is 1936, and Palestine is under British colonial rule. Yusuf, the son of a farmer, dreams of a freer future but finds himself torn between his home village and life in the city of Jerusalem. As the British Empire tightens its grip and Jewish immigration increases, unrest and resistance grow among the Palestinian population. The conflict escalates into a confrontation that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Yusuf but for the future of the entire country.

Annemarie Jacir combines powerful emotions with intimate details in this historical ensemble drama, set during the British Mandate in Palestine and starring Jeremy Irons and Hiam Abbass.