Being from the Middle East I was really hoping that this film would not fall into the old clichés of love conquers all no matter what love is the answer sadly that was not the case the acting was good the jailor was a perfect psychopath and the main character was sympathetic enough though he could've been a bit stronger in the role. I really hope in 2020 and beyond Arab cinema will get Beyond the love clichés and also with that the always identifiable schmaltzy music