Episodes

1. Wasati

During a play about moderate Islam, a group of extremists attacks the performers at a theatre in Riyadh. Based on true events.

2. Is Sumiyati going to Hell?

A seven-year-old child narrates the struggles of her nanny, who must navigate prejudice and cruel treatment from the family she works for.

3. Predicament in sight

In the 1970s, a group of plane crash survivors is forced to coexist in a remote desert with scant resources, testing their patience.

4. The Rat

Gripped by fear of his father, a man spends the last day of his life trying to evade a shadowy figure and cycling through volatile emotions.

5. 27th of Shaban

Nerves are on edge when a man and woman sneak out to a restaurant for a date, an act prohibited in Saudi Arabia.

6. Curtain

After experiencing traumatic events, a nurse has difficulty performing her duties due to a hostile work environment.

Overview

From a theatre play to the aftermath of a plane crash, this collection of shorts from Saudi filmmakers depicts the nuances of Saudi Arabian culture.

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