Khodor, a Palestinian teenager, grows up without an ID in the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut. He is stateless and unable to get an education, health care, or to leave the camp. As we follow Khodor from ages 14 to 18, we understand that he is cool and relaxed in front of his friends. But at home, his family feels his pent-up aggression from his situation. He lives with his stepmother, who has struggled for years with his half-sisters to get him an ID that will give him the right to live in Lebanon. In the struggle to get this citizenship, harrowing family secrets come to light. Son of the Streets shows how Khodor’s dream of a self-determined life is controlled by outdated laws, leaving him at a crossroads between having a nationality and rights or remaining forever in the camps that are ridden with crime and drugs.

Our film exposes the widespread issue of statelessness through the story of Khodor, showcasing its local and global impact. By leveraging the film as a tool for awareness, we aim to inspire action both locally and internationally, urging individuals to advocate for change and support initiatives addressing the rights of stateless individuals.