Against the backdrop of a post-Islamic revolution Iran, a boy is in a fight for his life, perilously at the mercy of an arrogant judge and a vengeful woman.
Inspired by true events, Death Row Boy navigates a child's heartbreaking journey through an unforgiving legal system while weaving in a tender thread of love, steeped in devotion and sacrifice. *** Ahrash is a highly gifted village boy who strives to excel in academics. Absolutely devoted to his family, especially to his older brother, he is determined to improve all their lives through a higher education and, ultimately, a prosperous job.
As Ahrash steadily moves toward his goal, he suddenly finds himself in a predicament that causes him to make a mistake. The mistake is colossal, enough to derail his promising life and propel him down a terrifying path.
Now in the grip of Sharia law, Ahrash can only watch death racing toward him.
Will this thirteen-year-old child be strong enough to battle the idea of mortality?