The Borrowed Dress

At a glance

The Borrowed Dress, is a 2018 Jordanian movie, directed by Leen Alfaisal, and starring Saad Alkuwatly, Siham Abu Nabbout, Doaa Al Zoabi. with a runtime of 54 minutes.

Overview

The Borrowed Dress is a documentary film following Susu, an 80-year-old woman from Damascus whose seven children have scattered across the world as refugees fleeing the Syrian conflict. With no other option, Susu leaves her homeland and relocates to Dubai to live with her daughter's family. Though she finds safety and stability in the Gulf city, her heart remains tethered to the now-empty family home in Syria — a country that millions have abandoned. The film is a tender portrait of displacement, longing, and the impossible pull of home.

Tags