Inspired by the true story and novel of Marijan Gubina, the film follows 10‑year‑old Marijan and his family as their idyllic life is torn apart by the Balkan conflict. When war reaches their small town, betrayal by trusted friends and neighbors leads to 260 harrowing days of captivity marked by violence and fear. Driven by courage and resilience, the family takes daring steps to reclaim their freedom. Years later, a chance encounter in Marijan’s store forces him to confront the memories he longs to forget. Despite unimaginable hardship, his journey is ultimately one of forgiveness, choosing hope and the future over the pain of the past.