Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
Acting
Karam Taher's silent terror will wreck you completely.
Direction
Sallam traps you in that pantry—you can't look away.
Sound
What you hear through walls is worse than what you see.
Director
Darin J. Sallam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was Jordan's Oscar submission and sparked diplomatic tension—Israel's ambassador called for it to be pulled from festivals.
Based on a true story Sallam heard as a child; the real 'Farha' became a refugee in Syria and never saw her father again.
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