Mariam’s marriage is in turmoil when she discovers she’s pregnant. Trapped in a prison of lies and societal pressure in present-day Beirut, Mariam yearns to break free. Filmmaker Farah Shaer’s vision is blunt and uncompromising. An intense mise-en-scene and a subtle performance by Hiba Sleiman amplify Mariam’s perseverance, despite the obstacles she faces.

Preparing for his grandson’s wedding in Beirut, Gebran (Mounir Maasri) struggles for orientation in a city he no longer recognizes. In this touching and elegant drama about memory, director ManonNam mour moves beyond nostalgia to tackle the constant transformations of life, in our environments and our hearts.