The late of 4 persons whose fates and lives are tied to the olive tree of the Galilee region of Israel. The Galilee is the birthplace of Christianity and Judaism and is also a place of importance for Muslims.

The olive branch is a symbol of peace for the Jews, whereas for the Palestinians it is a symbol of their struggle for an independent state of their own.

In the film, the olive branch serves as an analogy for the lives and aspirations of the protagonists.