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Set in Bradford during Ramadan, the story follows Shaz, a garage mechanic grappling with the fallout from a local scandal involving Asian men. As tensions rise with a planned racist march, Shaz's sister, Samina, aims to speak at a counter-demonstration, complicating Shaz's desire for a peaceful life and his hopes of marrying his beloved. The unfolding events challenge his aspirations and force him to confront the societal issues impacting his community.