The story of four Iraqi boys - who are both friends and class mates - at school in one of the most dangerous cities on earth, Baghdad. One boy is Kurdish, one Christian, one Shia and one from a mixed Sunni/Shia background. As the city is torn apart by sectarian violence, the film follows their friendships to see whether they can survive. Filmed by the four students themselves during the 2006/07 academic year, The Boys from Baghdad High offers a unique insight into ordinary Iraqi lives.