rebel commander with the free syrian army, was captured by isis. >> reporter: the film shows the children offering tearful good-byes as they leave the destroyed streets of aleppo and how they keep their resolves in tented camps at the turkish border. the youngest, sarah, still running in fear from planes. the camera follows them to the cobblestone streets of germany where the family lives now. the children have quickly made friends in their new home. hala cried when the oscar nominations were announced. she shows us photos of her celebratory breakfast with filmmaker and explains her husband, abu ali, always stayed up late to watch the oscars. >> reporter: so he loved move