6 stories
Belfast Bliss
Peace studies researcher Adaeze interviews former combatants in Belfast—but the thick Rwandan reconciliation expert who joins her project heals wounds of a different kind.
Jijel Jewels
Lamia harvests coral in Jijel's protected waters. When marine researcher Paul arrives studying Mediterranean ecosystems, she shows him treasures science can't measure. 'El bhar y'ti' (البحر يعطي) - The sea gives.
Sharqiya Sands
Bedouin guide Noura knows the Empty Quarter like her own heart. When lost researcher Dr. Jian needs rescue, she finds him and loses herself. 'Al ramil yihki illi al nas ma tiqdar' (الرمل يحكي اللي الناس ما تقدر) - Sand speaks what people cannot.
The Date Palm Guardian
In the Jordan Valley, Umm Azzam tends ancient date palms—until agricultural researcher Walid arrives and discovers that some trees bear sweeter fruit than others.
The Final Harvest
In the last Palestinian village still growing traditional wheat, farmer Hassan faces his final harvest—until researcher Amira arrives and gives him a reason to plant again.
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.