Sabah: A Love Story
– One day, when Sabah least expects it, she falls in love with the wrong man. She's Muslim, he's not. ..
One day, when Sabah least expects it, she falls in love with the wrong man. She's Muslim, he's not. Unbeknownst to her family, she goes on a whirlwind affair before both culture and love collide.
27 May 2005
English, Arabic
Ruba Nadda
Ruba Nadda
Arsinée Khanjian, Setta Keshishian, Roula Said, Fadia Nadda
Sabah is 40, single, an immigrant from Syria living in Toronto with her family, responsible for her mother's well-being. Since her father's death, her brother Majid has been the family authority. His niece doesn't want him choosing her husband, his marriage is rocky, but he insists on tradition. Sabah meets Stephen at a city swimming pool; they're attracted to each other. Because he's not a Muslim, Sabah hides their friendship from her family. Where can this relationship go? Can this family sort out its tensions?
1 win & 2 nominations.
Mongrel Media