Taha Alwan

Iraqi police drama

An Iraqi play that addresses the issues of the slums on the outskirts of cities, highlighting the shareholders, workers, and toilers who live in environments devoid of social justice.

The story follows Tawfiq, a young man who witnesses profound social and political changes that reveal the pervasive and enduring corruption in his country, Iraq.

(Nadia), who was born and raised in (France), returns to (Iraq) to rediscover her roots and origins. During this journey, (Nadia) gradually uncovers the story of her grandfather, Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal, the owner of the date shop, and the man who was one of the prominent leaders of the revolution in (Najaf) against British colonialism in 1918. The film sheds light on the impact that Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal's struggle left on the people of (Najaf).