The director, Nizar Nassar, takes us on a future journey. After 45 seconds in the short 26 minutes film, the director's work is evident. He wanted to show us the unforeseen consequences of extreme radiation. We are introduced to a scary, unpredictable, and unhealthy world. All that matters is survival in this new world; no signs of humans exist. The few left behind cannot understand each other by language and character. The film will leave you questioning the dangerous activities in the contemporary world. Nizar proves his ingenious non-verbal communication mastery by allowing the audience to connect with the characters in the film through visuals only.
I credit the performance of the film's main character, Tarek Bob, for giving us excellent closeup shots of the inhabitable futuristic world. First, I was hooked by the apocalyptic environment. I expected to see the dangerous lifestyle of the half-human lifeforms in this futuristic world. The director achieves this by introducing us to the aggressive Nermin. This movie is a manifestation of the time-tested devastating effects of radiation told in a harrowing story. If you are into Sci-Fi movies, this is the movie for you. Tarek, a human, is the center of gravity, and the director makes it clear from the beginning. He has to fight for his place in his new world. His encounters are life-threatening, especially when he has to fight for his survival against the new half-human life forms. I enjoyed the tension build-up and fight established by the characters. While visuals dominate the movie, the sound sparks a curiosity that keeps the viewer hooked and wanting to unravel the story's details.
The intense tension between the characters adds to their authenticity and realism. The conversations between Tarek and Nermin Habib, who plays the part of the antagonist, are far from fiction. The film stands out by understanding the need for not only a unified visual but the need for a unified style of performance. One of the film's strengths is its ability to highlight the direction of the conversation through captivating visuals and unparalleled sound engineering. The film integrates natural cuts to make the conversation seem natural; nonetheless, the sudden appearance and aggressive search for belonging will keep you engaged.