Youssef, the eldest son of Mr. Akram, went to visit his neighborhood in Jobar, only to be arrested and thrown into the depths of prison. He remained there until the fall of the former regime and the release of detainees, walking free with them at last. The family is struggling with severe financial hardship, living in a rented house devoid of furniture and the basic necessities of life. Uncle Akram is elderly and unable to work, relying on his married sons to support him with whatever little they can spare. Hasten to give and spend, for you may ease their hardships and earn a great reward in return.