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When drug-stuffed pomegranates flood the Lebanese market, four desperate housewives jump at the chance to make quick cash—only to land in the dangerous underworld of the TV actress they idolise.
Millions of drug-stuffed pomegranates were meant to be smuggled but ended up flooding the Lebanese markets. Enter Amal, Najwa, Wared, and Laura—four broke, middle-aged neighbours just trying to survive the economic collapse, not run a cartel. At first, they think the dirtiest their hands will get is by hacking their building’s grid for free electricity. But one day, they realise their dinner snack contains a way out of misery: drugs. Selling to rehab teens? Easy. Crushed amphetamines rebranded as “cocaine”? Genius.

Their plan lands them in the world of their idol—soap opera queen Dalida. With her career fading and her fiancé’s drug empire crumbling, she’s willing to destroy the country to stay on top. Now, these desperate housewives must smuggle drugs in wigs, deal with bad trips, and fend off existential crises—all while struggling to work for Dalida and her fiancé. As the country spirals, their new criminal side hustle brings chaos to their homes. Between a diva’s tantrum, a snoopy cop, and an indie quest led by their teens that puts everyone at risk, things get out of hand. The only way out? Clean up their mess. Too bad their hands are already dirty…

Credits

Director
Georges Hazim, Maya Dagher
Screenwriter
Georges Hazim, Maya Dagher

About the Director

Georges Hazim
Born in Beirut, director Georges Hazim is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture at the Lebanese University, where he obtained his Master’s degree in Directing. His award-winning short films include ‘Above the Nest’ (2015), which won several awards, including Best Director at the Euro Film Festival in Spain, ‘Servants’ (2016), and ‘Bad Trip’ (2017), which won Best National Film at
Maya Dagher
Maya Dagher is a Lebanese actress, assistant director, and audiovisual educator. She began her career at a young age, appearing in TV series, and later studied at the Lebanese University to further pursue her passion for cinema and television. Maya is best known for her role in ‘Good Morning’ (2018) and has contributed to numerous TV series, short films, and commercials. Her journey as a writer be
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