HARD SHELL follows the story of Asghar, a mechanic residing in a small town. Saving money is not his strong suit—especially when it comes to his son’s expenses and the needs of his extended family. Asghar decides to take a job at a circus outside town to boost their income. But at the same time, he is forced to make a tough decision to deal with a problem regarding his family—which may set him at odds with the people of his town.