QUO VADIS, MERYEM!
Genre
Narrative
Running time
15 minutes
Year
2025
Language
Arabic
Subtitle
English and Arabic
Country
Morocco
Director
Amine Zeriouh
Bio
Producer
Zakia Smidi, Amine Zeriouh
Cast
Sandia Tajdin, Faycal Chekdali, Yazid Zeriouh
Scriptwriter
Amine Zeriouh
After visiting a dying friend, Meryem is moved by the fragility of life and seeks to reconnect with her husband. Throughout their journey, she tries to win back his attention, leading them to revisit a place where they once met. There, a flood of memories unleashes a hidden family drama, forcing the couple to confront the silent burden that strains their relationship.
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