In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s choices. Set between past and present, this intimate documentary pieces together images of today, family footage, and historical archives to portray four generations of women who keep their story alive through the strength of their bonds. Palestine’s submission to the Academy Awards in 2024.

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Reviews

‘A powerful celebration of lives marked by separation, exile and erasure.’
Allan Hunter, Screen International

‘If there is any one takeaway from the film, it’s the importance of family attachments and the succour they provide.’
Alissa Simon, Variety

This screening has closed captions.

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