Adam

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Maryam Touzani | Morocco | 2019 | PG

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A gentle and deeply empathetic reflection on motherhood and friendship.

Poignant and involving … a beautiful story of two women who transform each other's lives.

The Hollywood Reporter

On the bustling streets of the medina in Casablanca, the pregnant and unwedded Samia (Nisrin Erradi) knocks hopefully on doors in search of work and lodgings. Her situation is dire in Moroccan society, and when no one will take her in, widower Abla (Lubna Azabal) reluctantly allows her to stay – but only for a few days.

Still frozen with grief by her husband's untimely death, Abla forbids her young daughter Warda (Douae Belkhaouda in a charming turn) from interacting with Samia, and refuses Samia's offers to help out in Abla's bakery. With time, however, Samia's playful spirit begin to thaw Abla's steely demeanour, and joy returns to the house again.

Moroccan director and screenwriter Maryam Touzani's feature debut played in Cannes' Un Certain Regard in 2019.

Format: DCP

Language: In Arabic with English subtitles

Source: Sharmill Films

Courtesy: Sharmill Films

Runtime: 101 min