Selim, a young man adrift, is a transvestite and a prostitute who desperately longs for his father's love. Omar, his father, lives a secluded life of grief and has never recovered from the loss of his wife. Like two lonely ships, they pass silently without ever really connecting. Only destiny will bring father and son together... a little too late.
Acting
Hammou Graïa's face does what scripts can't
Direction
Bedjaoui frames estrangement like a horror film
Cinematography
Tunis streets shimmer with unspoken words
Director
Amal Bedjaoui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of few Tunisian films to center trans femininity without exploitation; Bedjaoui co-wrote with sex workers in Paris for authenticity. Released to minimal distribution despite Cannes recognition.
The 58-minute runtime was an artistic choice — Bedjaoui wanted audiences to feel the story ended before anyone was ready. The abrupt cut to credits remains divisive.
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