A young Afghan boy in Kabul earns a living selling water to support his younger sister and grandmother. He faces prejudice at school and in his community, but finds passion and skill in football, nurtured by a dedicated coach. His talent leads him to an unexpected opportunity to compete in the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. The film reveals the personal cost of losing his parents in a terrorist attack. It culminates in a moment of national pride for Afghanistan: a tournament victory and a triumphant return home.