Temperance

Three characters from various regions in the Middle East seek to find peace of mind by challenging their contrasting political and personal identities before an act of senseless violence brings them together.

Cast

May Calamawy

as Leila (as May El Calamawy)

Christian Johnsen

as Avi

Flavia Masson

as Sonia

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