Synopsis

Within the confines of The State, the new arrivals grapple with the stark reality of their changed lives. For Jalal and Ziyaad, the frontline offers a brutal baptism by fire; Shakira confronts the devastating consequences of a barrel bomb, while Ushna is deeply disturbed by the violence inflicted upon women. Shakira finds herself in a precarious position, attempting to sway a formidable commander to override ISIS regulations and permit her to work in the hospital. Meanwhile, a conversation with