Shahd ElShater

Five stories about loss and what comes after.

Ali, a self-made middle-class businessman, finds himself torn between two loves: The woman he's about to marry and his old flame who barges back into his life. What will his heart dictate?

Seeking a change, history teacher Allam transfers to a school in the desert, but his new life comes with more obstacles than he bargained for.

The events revolve around Yahya, a soccer player, and his wife Misk, a gynecologist. The couple has been trying for many years to have a baby, but they are surprised when it happens at the wrong time, upon which they encounter many comic situations.

During a theatrical tour originating in Spain and shifting into the historic Czech spa town of Teplice, a pious teenage Egyptian actor experiences a chance encounter with a local girl that turns his life upside down. Behind the breathtaking natural landscapes and centuries-old architecture lies a tense, deeply reflective journey. The film weaves together suspense and introspection to expose the harsh realities of racism and discrimination encountered by Arabs and people of color.

Over the course of one night, the journalist Omar embarks on a risky adventure in order to save himself and his friends.