Acting
Abu Janti — self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer" — is a Damascus taxi driver whose cab doubles as a confessional, comedy club and social mirror. Each episode brings a new passenger with a new story, and Abu Janti can't help but get involved. Written by and starring Samer El Masri, born from a beloved sketch on Spotlight (2003), this Syrian black comedy uses the taxi as a window into everyday Damascus life — funny, sharp and occasionally heartbreaking.
The story focuses on the three segments of the society which is the upper one, which has the money and the influence, the original one that live in houses where several families staying together , and the very poor ones, and in spite of the differences between these segments, however, there are several common denominators among them .
During the war, the father dies and the rest of the family gathers together. After years of separation, three siblings have to come to terms with their broken relationships and the death of their father. Despite the arduous journey to the distant village, the sister insists on fulfilling their father's will. Over time, they are confronted with difficult decisions.
Radi, who leads a reclusive life in his own van, finds himself on a road trip with three strangers, which alters his clockwork and very private lifestyle.
