A single mother and her son flee their homeland after an incident at customs, seeking a better life in the US. They join the mother's sister in Illinois, but the son faces prejudice at school and struggles to adapt to American culture, while the mother navigates a new job and the challenges of building a new life.

Amreeka
In this poignant film, a Palestinian Christian single mother and her teenage son navigate the intricate web of cultural identity, family relationships, and personal growth in a small Indiana community.