Year - old Aria 's hometown in Iraq was attacked by ISIL . Aria was captured and held with other women . Aria managed to escape , but learns her father was killed by ISIS . They tightened security so no girls can escape anymore . Sexual violence is a tool of war for women , but a taboo .
Year - old Aria 's hometown in Iraq was attacked by ISIL . Aria was captured and held with other women . Aria managed to escape , but learns her father was killed by ISIS . Sexual violence is a tool of war for women , but a taboo .