Yousef (50) gathers with three of his friends one evening for their traditional game of dominoes. During this time together-filled with jokes and intense gameplay-they find a way to temporarily escape the demands of everyday life: the ...See moreYousef (50) gathers with three of his friends one evening for their traditional game of dominoes. During this time together-filled with jokes and intense gameplay-they find a way to temporarily escape the demands of everyday life: the stress at work, family responsibilities, financial worries, and the feeling of not being enough in their own lives. However, beneath the laughter and playful banter lies the main character's inner struggle. Under the surface, he wrestles with a sorrow he doesn't dare share with anyone, while the pressure of unfulfilled expectations and uncertainty about the future weighs heavily on him. The friends' candid and sometimes provocative honesty during the game draws him deeper into his thoughts. The film weaves together the moments at the table with glimpses of his inner world-fragments of memories, voices, and emotions that suddenly take over. As the game nears its end, so too does his internal journey reach an intense peak. But before we can fully grasp his struggle, we are pulled back to the reality at the table. The film ends abruptly, leaving us with the feeling that much remains unspoken, yet deeply present.
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