In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after twenty years of living in America, Amir returns...

Arash is suspected of killing his fiance, Lida is behind bars. He swears to his mother, Fereshteh, that he is innocent. Fereshteh and their lawyer are now trying to gather evidence to prove that Arash is not guilty.