Zohar, a young Jew of Moroccan origin who has lived in the United States for twenty years, has decided to visit southern Morocco and the old family home uninhabited since the death of his grandparents, before starting his military service "Garin Tzabar" in Israel. During his stay, he meets an eight year-old boy named Ali. Their friendship changes Zohar's perspective and unwittingly helps free bot h of them from their fears.