Ara Hakeem, a young girl of eleven, grows up in Iran during the turbulent period from 1978 to 1979. Her parents are doctors to the Shah himself, a tie which keeps the Hakeems close to the royal family. When Shah Pahlavi becomes less-than-popular in the eyes of the public, things become dangerous for Ara and her family. Ara must take matters into her own hands if she wants to remain safe.
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