When she leaves Switzerland for Iraqi Kurdistan, Mira has one thing in mind: to find her father. The man she thought was dead is actually living in a small village, as evidenced by letters she has found. Assisted by Ramo, a young man with mysterious intentions, she begins to gather clues and goes on a journey in search of her roots, within a country ruined by war and violence.

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Discovering oneself in one’s homeland, finding love during war, with a hint of suspense and pretense in the background: this film by Mano Khalil places a predictable plot over a classic road movie, traversing a Kurdistani landscape that is in turn dark and light (and generally unknown). At the heart of the plot is a modern heroine, played by the charismatic Manon Pfrunder, taking the audience on a journey that is neither surprising nor bold, and interesting without any passion. There is enough sincerity and humanity to make a movie that is basically good, which has the merit (also expected) of highlighting a situation and a country that is generally not seen on film.