Ghasaq captures the intense situation in the cities of Misurata and Tripoli from September 2014 to December 2016, the date when Giza, the last stronghold of ISIS in Sirte was liberated. Ghasaq narrates the struggle and unification of the Libyan people from all ages and backgrounds in their fight against extremism and terrorism, eventually becoming victorious after the sacrifice of hundreds of martyrs.

Khawla is forced to live in her uncle Nouri’s house after her father’s death, her mother’s marriage and her travel abroad, and many problems arise between her and her cousins, especially her cousin Afaf, who studies with her in the same college.