29 stories
Maqluba and Memories
When Hana's mother sends her to learn traditional cooking from her recently-divorced uncle, the lessons become far more intimate than either expected.
The Ancient Seeds
Botanist Layla works to preserve Palestinian heirloom seeds—until farmer Ibrahim shares varieties no one has seen in decades, along with his carefully guarded heart.
The Antique Dealer of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem's Old City, dealer Mahmoud sells artifacts of a vanishing world—until curator Lina walks in looking for a piece and finds something priceless.
The Calligraphy Master
Art student Leila travels to Nablus to study with calligraphy master Hussein—and finds that Arabic script isn't the only thing with hidden curves and secret meanings.
The Carpet Weaver
In a workshop hidden in Hebron's old city, carpet weaver Abu Hani creates tapestries that tell Palestinian stories—until collector Rima offers to buy his art and his heart.
The Dead Sea Retreat
Exhausted executive Farah books a wellness retreat by the Dead Sea, where therapist Tariq's healing touch awakens more than just tired muscles.
The Drummer's Call
Before dawn in Ramadan, drummer Abu Walid walks the streets waking families for suhoor—until insomniac Mira starts following the sound and finds something to keep her awake.
The Fig Tree Inheritance
Maya inherits an ancient fig tree from her grandmother—along with caretaker Amin, whose devotion to the tree extends unexpectedly to its new owner.
The Hebron Glassblower
Documentary filmmaker Rana comes to Hebron to film the ancient glass tradition and finds herself captivated by master craftsman Bassam, whose art mirrors his passion.
The Jericho Spring
Maya discovers an ancient spring outside Jericho—and the groundskeeper Rashid, whose knowledge of the old ways runs as deep as the water.
The Last Keymaker
Abu Salim makes keys for locks that no longer exist—until historian Jana discovers his workshop and learns some doors should never be closed.
The Lemon Grove Legacy
Documentary maker Yara films the last traditional lemon harvest in Acre—and falls for grove owner Walid, whose bitter-sweet family history mirrors his fruit.
The Musakhan Maker
When Dina's restaurant struggles, a mysterious investor named Ibrahim offers help—but his terms extend far beyond business.
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 Olive Press Operator
At an ancient olive press in Sebastia, Mira finds Bassam still using methods unchanged for centuries—and discovers that some traditions include passion.
The Pearl Diver's Legacy
Gaza once had pearl divers—now only Abu Rashid remembers the trade. When marine biologist Lina comes to document the vanished industry, she finds treasures beyond pearls.
The Poet's Daughter
Huda falls for Salim, a renowned Palestinian poet whose words have haunted her for years—but their connection comes with an impossible complication.
The Pottery Wheel
Ceramic artist Layla rents studio space from master potter Hassan—and discovers that clay isn't the only thing that responds to patient hands.
The Qanun Player
At a private concert in Jerusalem, music journalist Rania interviews qanun master Adel—and discovers his seventy-eight strings can play more than notes.
The Sea Salt Gatherer
On the coast near Gaza, Youssef harvests salt the ancient way—until researcher Nadia comes to document his methods and discovers she's hungry for more than knowledge.
The Silkworm Keeper
One of Palestine's last silk farmers, Abu Samer tends his silkworms in the hills outside Nablus—until fashion designer Leila seeks his threads and finds much more.
The Soap Factory
Visiting her family's historic soap factory in Nablus, Yara falls for the factory manager Omar—a man whose patience with the ancient craft extends to matters of the heart.
The Stone Mason of Bethlehem
Master mason Yusef restores ancient churches for a living—until architect Rima arrives to document his work and becomes the most beautiful thing he's ever built.
The Storyteller's Tent
At festivals across Palestine, Hakawati Abu Jamil tells tales—until visiting writer Sara asks for a private performance and discovers some stories need two voices.
The Sumac Harvest
During the wild sumac harvest in the Galilee hills, Reem works alongside Ziad—a reclusive herbalist whose knowledge of plants extends to the secrets of the heart.
The Water Carrier
In villages with intermittent water supply, Abu Nidal delivers life by donkey cart—until aid worker Lina realizes he carries more than just gallons.
The Winemaker's Secret
In the Christian village of Beit Jala, winemaker George guards ancient grape varietals—until sommelier Mira arrives and tastes something more intoxicating than wine.
Mkwe
His son married a thick village girl—too good for the useless boy. When his son abandons her for city life, she stays. She has nowhere else to go. She starts coming to his room at night.
Empty Nest
His son's college girlfriend keeps visiting after the breakup. She says she left things behind. What she really left behind was pretense.