
A single mom, Abla, runs a modest bakery from her home in Casablanca where she lives with her 8-year old daughter. Enter a young pregnant woman looking for a job and a roof over her head. Unwilling at first to allow a stranger into their lives, Abla’s resolve softens and the change becomes a positive for all of them. This beautifully acted debut feature from Maryam Touzani is a character driven tale that blends the perfect ingredients to create a satisfying and heart-felt story. (Adult Content: sexual situations, nudity)
Official Selection–Cannes and Toronto
International Film Festivals Winner–Roger Ebert Award - Chicago International Film Festival
“The beautiful story of two women who transform each other's lives…” –Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
Available for viewing November 12-22 in the United States only.
Watch the trailer:
- Year2019
- Runtime101 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryMorocco, France, Belgium
- PremierePittsburgh
- DirectorMaryam Touzani
A single mom, Abla, runs a modest bakery from her home in Casablanca where she lives with her 8-year old daughter. Enter a young pregnant woman looking for a job and a roof over her head. Unwilling at first to allow a stranger into their lives, Abla’s resolve softens and the change becomes a positive for all of them. This beautifully acted debut feature from Maryam Touzani is a character driven tale that blends the perfect ingredients to create a satisfying and heart-felt story. (Adult Content: sexual situations, nudity)
Official Selection–Cannes and Toronto
International Film Festivals Winner–Roger Ebert Award - Chicago International Film Festival
“The beautiful story of two women who transform each other's lives…” –Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
Available for viewing November 12-22 in the United States only.
Watch the trailer:
- Year2019
- Runtime101 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryMorocco, France, Belgium
- PremierePittsburgh
- DirectorMaryam Touzani