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Amid Lebanon's economic collapse, five friends embark on a risky secret plan to chase their dreams, facing the unexpected cost of growing up.
Amid the Lebanese economic crisis, a group of five high schoolers meets one last time after graduation to finalize their secret plan, which they believe will secure their dreams. The plan is dangerous and fun, but with adulthood and responsibilities looming, their bodies are transforming, along with their appetites, tastes, and cravings. As they carry out their plan, they soon realize the big consequences of their actions.

Credits

Director
Leila Basma
Screenwriter
Leila Basma
Producer
Natalia Pavlove
Production Company
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About the Director

Leila Basma
Leila Basma is a Lebanese Prague-based filmmaker and photographer with an MFA in Film Directing from FAMU. Leila’s graduation film, 'Sea Salt,' premiered at the Venice International Film Festival La Biennale in the official Orizzonti Competition. She is currently developing her first narrative feature film, 'Running with Beasts,' and her feature-length documentary, 'Dance with Me.'

Screenwriters

Screenwriter
Leila Basma
Leila Basma is a Lebanese Prague-based filmmaker and photographer with an MFA in Film Directing from FAMU. Leila’s graduation film, 'Sea Salt,' premiered at the Venice International Film Festival La Biennale in the official Orizzonti Competition. She is currently developing her first narrative feature film, 'Running with Beasts,' and her feature-length documentary, 'Dance with Me.'
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