Mo, a practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood, is learning to navigate life post heartbreak. Enter Kal, an All-American guy who surprises Mo by offering to break fast with him during the holy month of Ramadan.
Acting
Haaz Sleiman's Mo is devastatingly vulnerable without ever begging for sympathy.
Writing
Mosallam's script actually GETS Muslim family dynamics—messy, loud, full of love.
Costume
Mo's iftar fits are serving West Hollywood modest fashion realness.
Director
Mike Mosallam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was expanded from a 2015 short film—Mosallam spent five years getting financing because studios didn't believe audiences wanted a gay Muslim lead.
The iftar scenes are shot at actual Los Angeles Muslim homes during Ramadan, with real families as background actors.
US
