Labor

At a glance

Labor, is a 2017 Syrian movie, directed by Sadeer Massoud, and starring Mahmoud Nasr, Jafra Younes, Ghassan Massoud. with a runtime of 24 minutes.

Overview

Labor is a short film set in post-crisis Syria that delves into the psychological toll of war through the story of a pregnant woman haunted by recurring nightmares about deformed children born amid destruction and rubble. Blending realism with dreamlike imagery, the film examines the existential fears that linger long after conflict ends — particularly those carried by mothers who must bring new life into a shattered world. It is a quietly devastating portrait of trauma, hope, and the cost of survival.

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