During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege) is a film that follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by the Syrian regime, that took place in the wake of the battles. With his camera, Abdallah Al-Khatib composes a love song to a place that proudly resists the atrocities of war.

Bejo (11), a young boy with dreams of becoming a pilot, faces the harsh realities of financial hardship when his mother admits she can’t afford his education. Feeling discouraged, he meets a university student who inspires him to keep his dreams alive. But as new challenges arise, Bejo learns that life’s journey is not always as straightforward as it seems.