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The film illustrates life in a village on the border between Iraq and Iran, an eight-year war zone during the 1980s. These people were once suffering from having to relocate to the cities during the war, but now enjoy living on the land they feel closest to. Despite heavy daily tasks, people appreciate being alongside nature, relatives, and friends.
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