The film draws inspiration from real events that transpired in early August 2014 when Islamic terrorists attacked and occupied the city of Sinjar in northern Iraq. The film's director and screenwriter, Eva Husson, reportedly had personal encounters in the region with fighters from Kurdish groups such as YPG, YPJ, YBS and Peshmerga, who are engaged in combat against terrorists. This lends an air of authenticity and somberness to the film, devoid of exaggerated effects or awkward posturing. The central narrative unfolds through the perspective of the Kurdish, specifically Yezidi, women's militia known as the Êzîdxan Women's Units (YJÊ), which played a significant role in the battle for Sinjar. I'm glad I saw this movie!