Eduard Zuiderwijk, portrayed by Marco Borsato, operates a dining establishment in Africa. Following the unexpected death of his wife, played by Ricky Koole, Eduard finds himself solely responsible for raising his son, Thomas, depicted by Siebe Schoneveld. The situation takes a dire turn when Thomas’s closest friend, Abu, played by Andrew Kintu, is kidnapped by a rebel leader with the intent of turning him into a child soldier. Determined to rescue Abu and restore his son’s admiration, Eduard embarks on a mission to save the boy.