Based on the real-life childhood events of writer-director Amal Al-Shammari, FRAIHA recounts her inspirational childhood memory when AMAL (6) was helped to overcome her classroom literacy struggles by her loving mother FRAIHA (45). Amal ...See moreBased on the real-life childhood events of writer-director Amal Al-Shammari, FRAIHA recounts her inspirational childhood memory when AMAL (6) was helped to overcome her classroom literacy struggles by her loving mother FRAIHA (45). Amal returns home from school in a state of despair, unable to grapple with the work assigned by her teacher and mocked by the other students. Waiting at home for her, Fraiha attempts to console her emotional daughter and encourages her to work even harder on her homework. As a result of her continued support, Amal's schoolwork improves immeasurably, and she impresses both her teacher and fellow students. When Amal is awarded a merit certificate, Fraiha struggles to read it and Amal realizes that her mother cannot actually read. This revelation inspires her even more and fills Amal with love and pride for her inspirational mother.
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