When 12-year-olds Mandana and Javeed meet under a fig tree, they have an instant connection. Growing up in Iran can feel unpredictable and chaotic—but when Mandana and Javeed are together, they make an enchanted universe with its own rules. They can talk to the stars, love each other forever, and fix whatever’s broken. But how long can two kids stay together under a tree before they’re forced to re-enter the decidedly un-magical world they did not make?