Meet Aila and Maryam, two best friends from Mosul, Iraq. When Ailas father decides it is time for their family to immigrate to the United States, Maryam is left behind to face the hardships in Mosul alone. In Messages From Maryam, the two friends exchange letters, detailing Ailas stay in a refugee camp, Maryams fear of living in Iraq, and, ultimately, their joyous, yet unexpected reunion!