Family Betrayal
In war-torn Iraq, a family’s lives are threatened, forcing them to flee the country – but the threat may be closer to them than they want to believe.
Tone and Style
A tense, emotionally intimate war-time drama told through restrained realism and quiet intensity. The tone is somber, reflective, and occasionally explosive, mirroring the unpredictability of both war and human relationships. Visual storytelling leans on shadow, silence, and subtle symbolism, allowing emotions to simmer beneath the surface.
Themes
a) Literature Themes
Trust and betrayal within the bonds of family: exploring how war doesn’t just destroy cities, but corrodes the relationships we assume are unbreakable.
b) Cultural Themes
Honor, loyalty, and survival in times of war: reflecting the complexity of Middle Eastern family structures, where blood ties are sacred, yet not immune to fracture under pressure.
