Simon, a high school student, is given an assignment to translate a news article about a foiled terrorist attack. Rather than simply translate the text, he reimagines the story by placing his deceased parents in the roles of the article's characters. Simon pretends that his father was the would-be terrorist and his mother the unsuspecting victim who was carrying a bomb packed in her luggage on an airplane. This fictional narrative, inspired by his teacher Sabine's encouragement, draws significant attention, igniting complex discussions within the classroom and the online community about truth, identity, and the past.

As Simon's story spreads, it triggers a series of emotional and psychological responses from those around him, revealing buried family secrets and testing relationships. The line between reality and fiction blurs, forcing Simon, his caring uncle Tom, and his teacher Sabine to confront their own histories and the impact of the choices they make. Simon's exploration becomes a catalyst for unexpected revelations and renewed connections, altering the perceptions of everyone involved.