In a marginalized neighborhood of Beirut, a 12-year-old boy named Zain struggles to survive in an environment that has taught him more about pain than happiness. Abandoned by his parents and forced to leave school, Zain becomes the breadwinner for his family, shouldering responsibilities that no child should have to bear. Amid the streets of his neighborhood, Zain faces a harsh reality: his parents have too many children to care for and a future that looks bleak.
As the story unfolds, Zain confronts the stark injustice of life when he meets an Ethiopian migrant named Rahil, who is also fighting to protect her baby in a system that seems to be against them. Through the unexpected connection between them, Zain discovers the importance of family, struggle, and love. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when, in an act of desperation, Zain decides to run away and sue his parents for giving him life, an act that brings to light the deep connection between suffering and hope.
With its powerful narrative and a visceral approach to reality, the film pulls the viewer into an emotional rollercoaster where injustices and sacrifices are palpable. Zain's story is a potent reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the unrelenting search for a better world.