Under the Bombs is a drama film set during the Israeli-Arab conflict. A woman travels to a war-torn region in search of her missing son. Along the way, she encounters the devastation caused by the bombings and the suffering of the people. Through her journey, she not only tries to find her son but also witnesses the horrors of war and the resilience of those affected.

Lina, a young girl in war-torn Beirut, finds an ally and friend in Sihan, her domineering aunt's maid. Sihan shows Lina what her life could be like, but tests the girl's limits when she asks her to help plot her escape from the city.