During the 2019 Yemeni Civil War, a middle-aged couple lost their jobs due to the collapse of the country's economy.They have three children and are unable to make ends meet. The upcoming of the fourth child has made the family worse, and abortion seems to have become the only choice.The film was created by director Am Jamal based on the real story of his friends. Thanks to the cooperation of the extra, he recorded the daily life of a family of five with restrained and documentary shots, from the embarrassment of buying vegetables to the helplessness of being forced to move, and in a large number of details, he led the audience to experience the hardships of this family.The film also explores the huge controversial abortion problem in Yemen and the huge pressures women face.Shortlisted for the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival Panoramic Unit Audience Award.25th Taipei Film Festival International New Director Competition Jury Special Award Am Jamal The 25th Taipei Film Festival International New Director Competition Best Film (Nominated) Am Jamal
Comedy
Family burden
actor： unknown
director：Am Jamal
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type：Comedy
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status：positive
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updated：2025-05-16
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region：Yemen, Sudan, Saudi Arabia
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year：2023
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language：Arabic
plot：During the 2019 Yemeni Civil War, a middle-aged couple lost their jobs due to th...more