WAJBA

At a glance

WAJBA, is a 2022 Bahraini movie, directed by Loay Tattan, and starring Shafika Yousif, Mahmood Al-Haiki, Lamyaa Alshuwaikh. with a runtime of 3 minutes.

Overview

WAJBA is an Arabic comedic drama short that explores the awkward predicament of a mother and son who find themselves living in the same building despite being estranged. Mahmood devises an improvised system to manage the tension and minimize uncomfortable encounters, but the proximity of shared walls and daily life conspires against his plans, and the situation steadily heats up. The production captures the particular friction of family relationships where emotional distance co-exists with physical closeness, touching on themes of separation, pride, and the difficulty of co-existing with those we love most. It offers a humorous yet truthful look at modern Arab family dynamics.

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