A tale of forbidden love in the face of prearranged marriage, Hany Abu-Assad's drama tells the tale of a young Palestinian girl who shuns tradition in search of true love. Waking up one morning to an ultimatum set by her father, 17-year-old Rana must choose a husband from a list her father has provided or leave Palestine for Egypt that same day. Sneaking out of her home with only hours to go before her deadline, Rana combs the streets of occupied Jerusalem for her boyfriend.