A Palestinian family living in the north of Galilee gathers to celebrate the wedding of one of their daughters, as war rages between Israel and Lebanon. Internal conflicts explode between the family - secrets are revealed and lies are unmasked. The battles between different family members become as merciless as the outside war once their father falls into a coma and inches toward death.
Direction
Hiam Abbass directs with ruthless intimacy.
Acting
Ashraf Barhom's volcanic rage is unforgettable.
Writing
Dialogue that cuts like broken glass.
Director
Hiam Abbass
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Abbass filmed in her own Galileean village, casting locals alongside professionals for documentary-level authenticity.
The father's coma mirrors Palestine's absent leadership — the family fights over scraps while the patriarch 'sleeps'.
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