A Jewish boy in 1944 and a Palestinian boy in 1982, two lives separated by time, yet connected through the silent echoes of history
Set against two pivotal moments in history—the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon—the film follows the emotional journeys of two fictional boys, each shaped by the turmoil of their time. One, a Jewish child in Nazi-occupied Poland, grapples with the loss and trauma of war during the Holocaust.
The other, a Palestinian boy, sees his world upended amidst the islraeli invasion of Lebanon and the wider turmoil of accupation in the Middle East. What begins as an ordinary childhood is fractured by the presence of soldiers, checkpoints, and the constant threat of violence. In this atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, he is forced to confront choices no child should face-choices that shape his understanding of family, belonging, and survival, his journey, like the boy before him, is not defined solely by suffering but also by the quite resilience and determination that surface in the darkest of times.
The film weaves together striking visual contrasts across time, immersing viewers in the emotional and historical weight of each era. At its heart lies a deeply human journey—one that explores the complexities of guilt, memory, and the longing for healing. Without revealing specific plot details, the story thoughtfully engages with themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the enduring impact of conflict on the human spirit.
The film offers a poignant meditation on inherited struggle and the human desire to break free from the weight of the past. It encourages reflection on empathy, collective memory, and the need to transcend cycles of division. By inviting audiences to engage with emotional and historical echoes, the story underscores our shared humanity across time.
Jawad Mir has directed and produced several features all over the world including ‘In Search My Sister’, ‘Citizen of Moria’, ‘Baristas’, ‘Escape from Manus Island’, and ‘Only 78’ He also hosts Kingdom of Dreams Podcast where he interview people involved behind the scenes, may it be screenwriters, directors, animators and producers.
Roger Singh is a Producer and Cinematographer based out of Canada & USA. His work includes The Pirate Tapes (HBO Documentary Films). His other works include ‘PayDay Houston’ (Vice), Baristas (Samuel L. Goldwyn) and Becoming You (Warner Bros/Apple TV +).
Jim May is an accomplished film editor known for his work on high-profile studio films such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Non-Stop, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, May began his career in visual effects editing with major studios like ILM and Sony Pictures Imageworks before transitioning into feature editing. His work is characterized by a strong command of pacing and visual storytelling, particularly in action, fantasy, and adventure genres.
Sonja Klaus is an internationally recognized, award-winning Production Designer whose career took off when she joined Sir Ridley Scott as Set Decorator on the Academy Award-winning Gladiator (Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning for Design). This led to a lasting collaboration with Scott on Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster (Oscar-nominated), Robin Hood, Prometheus, and The Counsellor.
It will be submitted to major film festivals worldwide in 2026 and screened at universities and private events to build momentum and audience engagement. These efforts will pave the way for the feature-length adaptation planned for 2027.
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