The Art of Flight tells the story of three people - a refugee from southern Sudan, a human rights activist from northern Sudan and an American journalist in self-imposed exile - all living in Cairo. Each character is en route to a destination another has fled. For very different reasons, the trio has found themselves struggling to survive in Egypt - which has reluctantly become their temporary home. "The Art Of Flight" features artwork of Sudanese painters living in exile. In addition to works from Sudanese artists and torture victims, the film also features an original soundtrack by Al-Khafiyeen, a musical ensemble of refugees whose members keep changing as people move on to their new destinations. The film delves deep into questions about the nature of charity, the consequences of American empire and the price of transience.