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Set decades in the future, the sun has become a threat to humanity. A brother and his blind sibling seek shelter in an abandoned house, but what they uncover inside puts them in even greater danger.
The year is 2067. The sun is now a threat to humanity. A plague spreads through exposure, turning people into part of a hive mind known as the Dhaleel. Survivors have adapted, living in isolation and wearing protective suits to keep the infection out. In the ruins of a city, a brother and his blind sibling are making their way towards a rumoured settlement. They are desperate to reach safety, but exhaustion forces them to stop in an abandoned house. It is supposed to be a temporary break. Instead, they discover something inside that was never meant to be found.

Credits

Director
Khalifa Al-Kuwari
Screenwriter
Khalifa Al-Kuwari
Producer
Ahmad Al-Mushaddani

About the Director

Khalifa Al Kuwari
Khalifa Al-Kuwari is an award-winning creator and Northwestern University in Qatar graduate, bridging the worlds of film and interactive media. His directorial work includes the film 'Ana Batal', an official selection for the Doha Film Festival 2025, alongside producing the apocalyptic short 'Bint Al Sayyad'. In the gaming space, Khalifa is the solo developer behind 'Jumbo: Jewel of Realms', a mob
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