[1] A revolution is happening in a country with a dictatorial president.

The president sends his family abroad but his grandson wants to stay with his grandfather.

In order to save their lives they run away and the president uses a wig and a guitar to disguise himself as a gypsy.

They must experience poverty and hunger during their journey, and see the effects of the dictatorship on the country.

[2] The inspiration for the film came when Makhmalbaf visited the Darul Aman Palace in Kabul.