Behind the Sun follows the story of Samir Majan, a young man born and raised a Muslim in the Middle East who attended college in America. After receiving a degree from a university in Chicago, he begins his trip back home to see his family. But something has drastically changed in the young man's life since coming to the States. As his welcoming committee awaits his arrival, the young man's fear and concern are overwhelming. Samir knows trouble and persecution lie ahead because he has done the unthinkable. Samir has become a Christian.