Three characters from various regions in the Middle East seek to find peace of mind by challenging their contrasting political and personal identities before an act of senseless violence brings them together.
Social & External
The people behind it
May Calamawy
Leila (as May El Calamawy)
Christian Johnsen
Avi
Flavia Masson
Sonia
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