2023

SHORT

11 MIN

A year following the passing of her mother, Shahd engages in the bittersweet process of packing her bags and saying goodbye to her childhood home and the familiar streets of her city. During this emotional undertaking, she reflects on the memories and poignant conversations shared with her mother. In the midst of this, Shahd happens upon a video tape bearing the title «Shahd’s 7th Birthday.» While the tape triggers a painful recollection between Shahd and her mother, it also reveals a clandestine, intimate message recorded by her mother. This discovery elicits a complex mixture of emotions in Shahd, ranging from righteous anger to profound empathy and nostalgic yearning.

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