10 stories
The Afghan Carpet Shop | متجر السجاد الأفغاني
She runs an Afghan carpet shop in Amsterdam. He's the customer who keeps returning. Each carpet tells a story, but theirs is just beginning.
The Saharan Guide | مرشدة الصحراء الكبرى
She leads desert expeditions in Algeria. He's the lost tourist who stumbled into her camp. By journey's end, neither wants to leave.
פרשת אשקלון | Ashkelon Affair
A rocket siren interrupts a secret affair. In the shelter, with seconds to live or die, two strangers become everything to each other.
Boumerdès Breezes
Nassima rebuilt after the 2003 earthquake destroyed Boumerdès. When seismologist André arrives studying reconstruction, she shows him that resilience can't be measured on scales. 'El ard tetharrek, el ness yebqaw' (الأرض تتحرّك، الناس يبقاو) - The earth moves, people remain.
El Ménéa Magic
Fatima tends the oasis gardens of El Ménéa. When botanist Willem arrives cataloguing Saharan flora, she shows him that some plants grow beyond science. 'El nabat y'aref' (النبات يعرف) - Plants know.
Reggane Radiance
Aicha survived French nuclear tests near Reggane. When documentary director Marie arrives filming the forgotten victims, she shares truths that cameras can't hold. 'El haqiqa ma temoutch' (الحقيقة ما تموتش) - Truth doesn't die.
Sahara Sunset
Djamila leads desert tours from her family's camp in Timimoun. When lost traveler Rafik stumbles into her life, she shows him the Sahara's secrets—and surrenders her own. 'El sahra ma tensach' (الصحراء ما تنساش) - The desert never forgets.
מקלט בשדרות | Sderot Shelter
Fifteen seconds to reach the shelter. In Sderot, love happens fast—because there's no time for slow.
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.
Snowdonia Rescue
When a hiking accident strands photographer Bronwen and mountain guide Dylan overnight, they discover warmth comes from unexpected sources.