Tiårige Auggie er født med et deformt ansigt og har gennemgået mange operationer. Hidtil er Auggie blevet hjemmeskolet, men nu har hans forældre besluttet at sende ham i en rigtig skole. Det bliver en svær begyndelse, for nogle af de andre drenge driller Auggie, men efterhånden bliver han accepteret som den, han er.
Farhad, a well-known Iranian photographer, was born with a rare genetic disorder known as Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS), which affects the development of the facial structure. Although TCS has made Farhad stand out all his life, his determination and resilience are what truly set him apart.