Hassan is a Pakistani engineering student in Paris who becomes radicalized after his wrongful imprisonment and torture. The deep psychological scars from his experiences push him towards adopting extremist views. Seeking retribution, he becomes involved with a group planning a terrorist attack in New York City. Entrusted with a crucial role in the plot, Hassan enters the United States, carrying with him a fierce and conflicting sense of duty towards his cause, alongside the traumatic memories of his past. His conviction is further fueled by the global injustices he perceives against Muslims, making his mission not just personal but part of a larger ideological battle.

Upon his arrival in New York, Hassan stays with a close friend from his university days and his family, who are unaware of his radical transformation and intentions. As he prepares for the mission, Hassan's resolve is tested by the warmth and affection he receives from his friend's family, causing him to struggle with his beliefs and the implications of his actions. The intimate glimpse into the daily lives of those he intends to harm confronts him with the humanity of his so-called enemies and leads to an internal war within himself between his learned hatred and his natural propensity for empathy. This turmoil forces Hassan to question not only the morality of his actions but the very foundation of his convictions.