This film follows the true story of the Hadhad family who flees war-torn Syria to make their way to a small town in Canada. Father Issam was a successful chocolatier back home, until the bombs dropped and destroyed everything. In Canada, despite their newfound safety, they face unrelenting culture shock, heightened because their son Tareq is the only one who understands English. Will Issam’s skills make a chocolate business flourish in Canada? Will Tareq get into medical school? Will Issam’s daughter who is stuck in Syria, ever rejoin the family?