René Shevan, a Syrian refugee, recounts the trauma of his past under Bashar al-Assad’s regime, including his experiences of sexual abuse. Following the regime’s decline, he expresses newfound hope for equality and freedom, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community in Syria. Concurrently, the story highlights Nujeen, a disabled Kurdish girl who fled Syria, now living in Germany, reflecting on her dreams and the significance of political changes in her homeland. Both individuals symbolize the resilience and complex emotions of Syrian refugees as they navigate their identities in a changing landscape.