Leyla loves her daughter Nila more than anything. But there’s a problem: according to Iranian law, Nila does not exist. Because she is an illegitimate child, she has no papers or rights. Mother and daughter must fight the absurd rules of a disingenuous regime.
But the resourceful duo refuse to give up. They hope to become part of Iranian society and save Nila from a life in hiding. "Nila's Dream in the Garden of Eden" accompanies Leyla in her struggle to achieve recognition of her daughter Nila's identity. Until then, she cannot obtain papers, go to school or receive medical care. The doors of Iranian society are closed to her.