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To'oborni

Short Films • Short Films, 23-Dec-2025

Tensions rise at home when Salma's family braces for a visit from Lebanese relatives. After not having seen them in over 20 years, her mother and teta return to Middle Eastern traditions in order to impress. However, as a high school senior struggling with her own identity, Salma must choose between being the daughter her mother wants to present to them, and being herself.

Director: Lara Bedewi | 2023

Cast
Deema Turkomani Salma
Randa Radwan Teta
Abdullah Naser Youssef
Lara J Barry Mama
Fahad Ahmad Baba
Crew
Lara Bedewi director

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