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A young man enters a surreal trial to pursue his dream of becoming a chef, but must first confront the fear of failure and self-doubt that have been holding him back.
Ahmed, a hesitant young man, enters a surreal stage and is pulled into a strange game. Inside a mysterious machine, he is faced with two doors, each revealing a different version of his life: one in a repetitive office job, the other in a high-pressure kitchen. As he moves through both worlds, Ahmed struggles with discomfort, mistakes and pressure. Gradually, he begins to confront the truth that his fear of failure has been the real obstacle all along, not the world around him.

Credits

Director
Aysha Alabdulla
Screenwriter
Aysha Alabdulla

About the Director

Aisha Alabdulla
Aysha Alabdulla is a Qatari writer and director, and a graduate of Northwestern University in Qatar. She explores both fiction and non-fiction storytelling, focusing on Qatari individuals with big dreams who struggle to find their path. Her work captures the challenges of ambition, self-doubt and the search for direction. Through her films, she highlights the emotional and personal journeys of tho