10 stories
Classical Harmonies
Aliya teaches classical Pakistani music to preserve tradition. When businessman Kamran enrolls to connect with his late mother's culture, he finds more than harmonium lessons.
Poet's Passion
Poet Hind performs at cultural festivals across the kingdom. When translator Erik wants to bring her work to global audiences, verses become verses of a different kind. 'Al shi'r lughit al qalb' (الشعر لغة القلب) - Poetry is the language of the heart.
The Domino Champion
Big Shirley runs the toughest domino table in Little Haiti. When a smooth-talking newcomer challenges her crown, she plays for stakes higher than the pot.
The Olive Harvest
During the annual olive harvest in Nablus, Yasmin finds herself drawn to the mysterious Ahmad, whose hands work the ancient trees with surprising tenderness.
The Samaritan's Secret
In the ancient village of Nablus lives one of the world's last Samaritans—and Yusuf holds more than religious secrets when anthropologist Elena enters his world.
Theater Heat
Theater director Noura stages Saudi Arabia's cultural revival. When playwright Ahmed joins her vision, drama transcends the stage. 'Al masrah mir'at al mujtama'' (المسرح مرآة المجتمع) - Theater mirrors society.
שכונת התימנים | Yemenite Quarter
In Tel Aviv's historic Yemenite Quarter, a young chef learns traditional recipes—and traditional passions—from an older woman who knew his grandmother.
Harusi
At his brother's Mombasa wedding, he's paired with his new sister-in-law's thick, recently-widowed sister for the traditional dances. Some traditions are meant to be broken.
The Convert
She converted to marry his father. Now a widow in a foreign land, she turns to her stepson to learn what her husband never taught her. Some lessons require hands-on instruction.
Ramadan Nights
Staying with his aunt in Dar es Salaam during Ramadan, the nights after iftar grow longer—and more dangerous. Some hungers can't be satisfied with dates.