Kabul, Between Prayers

Samim’s daily routine stands in stark contrast to that of his fourteen-year-old brother, Rafi, who still plays typical boyhood games and blushes when asked if he likes a girl—yet is simultaneously undergoing radicalization, a stark reminder that boys like him could one day become suicide attackers. The director assumes the role of a sensitive observer, offering no judgment. This approach allows both chilling moments and seemingly ordinary scenes to resonate, portraying a patriarchal society where women have no place, honor is reserved for men, and faith reigns above all.