On the fictional island of Orphalese, Almitra, an 8-year-old girl, meets Mustafa, a political prisoner under house arrest. Against all odds, their meeting turns into friendship. That same day, the authorities tell Mustafa he will be released, with guards sent to immediately escort him to the boat that will take him back to his native country. On his way, Mustafa shares his poems and his vision of life with the people of Orphalese. Almitra, following discreetly, sees his words in dream sequences that are visually dazzling. But when she realizes that the guards’ intentions are much less noble than previously announced, she does everything possible to help her friend. Will she be able to save him?

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