Of Burning Memories & Wounds
Synopsis
Thirty-year-old Noura's unexpected pregnancy throws her into turmoil. She contemplates avoiding starting a family of her own whilst caring for demented Anise, who struggles with her distorted memories of motherhood & a family that ceased to exist.
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