A few years after the unexpected death or her mother, due to an untreated infection, a young Noor loses her eyesight. Her devastated father, Yar Mamad, a poor farmer, tries everything he can to find a cure for Noor's blindness. Noor faces a bleak future with dismal emptiness. In addition, the beginning of decades-long conflicts, makes Noor's world more somber. Noor's encounter with Hamid, the son of a rich and powerful mayor, changes the trajectory of her life. This historical fiction, tells the story of human suffering, war, conflict and how they impact ordinary people's life. It also brings to the forefront the power of true friendship, love and empathy.
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