Based on the novel "Panther in the Basement" by the world-renowned author, Amos Oz, the movie takes place in Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state. Proffy Liebowitz, a militant yet sensitive eleven year old wants nothing more than for the occupying British to get the hell out of his land.
Liz has dedicated her life to protecting children. One day, Liz gets a tip that a young boy is being held prisoner in the basement of a secluded house and decides to investigate.