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Haunted by vivid dreams and tormented by inner demons, an Arab author journeys to a remote German island with the intent to end his life. There, an encounter with an elderly woman and her son illuminates life’s hidden beauty, igniting a powerful redemption and reawakening his desire for life.
Munir, a renowned Arab author exiled in Germany, is burdened by psychological torment and plagued by hauntingly vivid dreams. Desperate and despondent, he embarks on a journey to a remote island, contemplating a drastic decision to end his life. This secluded sanctuary, where the stillness of the surroundings mirrors his inner turmoil, provides an intriguing backdrop for his struggle. Amidst this enigmatic tranquillity, Munir encounters Valeska, a wise elderly woman, and her steadfast son, Karl. Their presence unexpectedly radiates a promise of hope and redemption. Through simple acts of kindness and moments of profound connection, Munir is drawn into a world where despair might be replaced by the vibrant hues of a renewed appreciation for life.

Credits

Director
Ameer Fakher Eldin
Screenwriter
Ameer Fakher Eldin
Producer
Dorothe Beinemeier, Marco Valerio Fusco, Micaela Fusco, Catherine Chagnon; Executive Producers: Tony Copti, Jiries Copti, Hind Anabtawi, Alaa Alasaad, Alaa Karkouti, Maher Diab
Production Company
Red Ballon Film, Intramovies, Microclimat Films Co-producers: Fresco Films, Tabi360, MAD Solutions, Metafora, Red Sea
Cast
Georges Khabbaz (confirmed), Hanna Schygulla (confirmed), Tom Wlaschiha (confirmed), Sibel Kekilli (confirmed), Ali Suliman (confirmed), Nidal Al Achkar (confirmed) and Laura Sophia Landauer (confirmed)

About the Director

Ameer Fakher Eldin
Ameer Fakher Eldin is a German-based writer and director who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1991 to Syrian parents from the Golan Heights. His debut film, 'The Stranger' (Al Garib, 2021), premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival (Giornate Degli Autori), where it won the Edipo Re Award. It was also selected as Palestine's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th
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