11 stories
Bnachii Lake Secrets | أسرار بحيرة بنشعي
She kayaks Bnachii Lake at dawn, escaping a life that didn't fit. He's the hydrologist studying the water quality. On Lebanon's secret lake, they discover what clarity really means. 'Inti asfa min hal mayy' (أنتِ أصفى من هالميّ).
Aïn Salah Awakening
Mbarka maintains the ancient foggara irrigation in Aïn Salah. When climate scientist Elena arrives studying traditional water management, she shows her that some systems survive what modernity cannot. 'El ma yebqa' (الماء يبقى) - Water remains.
صياد البحيرة | The Lake Fisherman of Bin el-Ouidane
A lake fisherman discovers passion with an engineer who comes to study the famous dam.
حارس النافورة | The Fountain Keeper of Fez
A fountain keeper discovers passion with an urban historian studying the ancient water systems of Fez.
קריאת הכנרת | Kinneret Calling
A water engineer monitoring the Sea of Galilee's declining levels finds romance with an environmental activist who chains herself to his research station.
مقطر الورد | The Rose Distiller of Marrakech
A rose water distiller discovers passion with a perfume chemist studying traditional essences.
Saïda Springs
Hafida guards the thermal springs of Saïda. When hydrologist Erik arrives studying groundwater, she shows him sources that science can't map. 'El ma yetkellem' (الماء يتكلّم) - Water speaks.
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.
Eltham Ecstasy
Swimming instructor Chidinma teaches adults at the Eltham pool. When nervous non-swimmer Derek books private lessons, she shows him that the water isn't the only thing that can make you wet.
The Aflaj Keeper | حارِسُ الفَلَجِ
An old keeper of the ancient water channels must save his village from drought
The Water Diviner | مُكْتَشِفُ الماءِ
A man with the gift of finding underground water saves dying villages in the desert