Captain Abu Raed

Abu Raed, an elderly airport janitor, has spent a lifetime yearning to travel the world, a dream forever out of financial reach. His routine existence shifts when he discovers a discarded pilot's cap. Children in his impoverished Amman neighborhood, mistaking him for a real airline captain, flock to hear tales of distant lands. Through these invented stories, a profound bond forms, pulling back the curtain on the harsh realities of the children's home lives. Confronted with their struggles, Abu Raed finds a new purpose, deciding to use his newfound role to make a tangible difference, proving that hope can be the most powerful destination.