In 2001, a suicide bomb killed twenty-one young Israelis in Tel Aviv. The next day, an Israeli settler shot a Palestinian pharmacist, Mazan Al-Joulani, rendering him brain dead. In an extraordinary act of humanity, the family of Al-Joulani agreed to donate his heart to a dying Israeli.
Set in modern-day Cairo, the story follows a drunken Irish journalist named Fin on a quest for a captivating tale. Accompanied by his enigmatic friend Farouk, they pursue the elusive Skinhead Said, rumored to have found valuable antiquities. Their adventure leads them into dangerous encounters with a thuggish kebab-shop tycoon and his brutal crew. As Fin navigates this perilous journey to save Farouk's life, they uncover secrets and share stories, all while celebrating the essential joys of life, including the art of making baba ghanoush.