this was so, so personal. every single second is raw and real and almost painful to watch. the themes around islam explored, i related to as a muslim, and it felt all the more real to me. the rap lines were gorgeous and left me speechless. i genuinely got goosebumps every time.

the sonic tension in intense moments made it possible for the audience to go through things Zed did, and you can feel the world slip away from you eventhough…

where do i even begin..

this is such a beautifully harrowing film. the deliberate ‘close-up’ cinematography all throughout the film gives it a documentary-like vibe, so the helplessness and tragedies that is inflicted onto the characters feels like it could even happen to you.

i felt defeated watching this film, which i realise must have been the directors’ intent and i will say it was successful. the frustration built in the viewer is to mirror how the characters themselves are…