In the war-torn months preceding the Talibans seizure of power in 2021, Zarifa Ghafari, a trailblazing young mayor in Afghanistan, grapples with the constant presence of danger, a palpable atmosphere of uncertainty, and inner turmoil that threatens to consume her. As a beacon of hope and empowerment for her community, Ghafari finds herself navigating treacherous waters, both politically and personally.