Lina, a pre-med student, is sent home to Beirut, Lebanon, after severe nightmares ruin her life. Xapa, also known as "Joy," is prescribed to help her recover. However, as Lina’s terrifying nightmares worsen and a link between them and her birth mother, Farah, becomes clear, she embarks on a quest to uncover a web of family secrets that will reveal a shattering truth.
Cast
Stephanie Atala
Majdi Machmouchi
Hassiba Freiha
Youssef Boulos Crew
Screenwriter: Hassiba Freiha
DOP: Elias Trad
Editor: Marcus D'Arcy
Production Company(ies):
Intuitive Features
Knockout Productions
Producer(s):
Gabriel Shipton
Reine Issa
San Diego Arab Film Festival, USA
Beirut International Women Film Festival, Lebanon
Lebanese Film Festival, Canada
Chelsea Film Festival, USA
Alexandria Mediterranean Countries Film Festival, Egypt
Best Feature Film (Audience Poll) at Lebanese Film Festival, Canada
Special 10th Anniversary Award, Chelseas Film Festival, USA
Best Arab Film at Alexandria Mediterranean Countries Film Festival, Egypt
Best Art Direction at Alexandria Mediterranean Countries Film Festival, Egypt