A California paediatrician, the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator, reluctantly agrees to take his family to attend his nephew's wedding in his native country.

Barry's decision to remain in Abbudin garners a mixed response. The emergence of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jamal causes tension between the brothers.

Nerves fray as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father nears. Jamal has trouble regaining his confidence in the bedroom.

As thousands of citizens are gathering to protest in the plaza, Jamal prepares to challenge them. With an idea of avoiding violent clashes, Barry races to organise a summit.

Barry convinces Jamal to take a meeting with Sheik Rashid, the exiled opposition leader. Jamal faces a choice that will have lasting ramifications for his family and his country.