Midnight Dream tells the story of a taboo-breaking love in the heart of the city of Hillah. It follows Fattah, a young Sunni man, and Talma, a Shia woman, whose love endures despite deep-rooted religious divisions and the strong opposition of their families. In an era when the city's rulers fuel sectarian conflict, the two lovers embark on a dangerous journey, determined to overcome every obstacle standing between them and their ultimate union.

Reza, residing in the wilderness with his wife and son, lives a retired life and devotes himself to freshwater fish farming. A private company that has targets on his land is ready to do anything to force him to sell.