Logline: 
In the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in the summer of 2021, Bolour, a 19-year-old music instructor, was urged by her family to swiftly depart Afghanistan. The one cherished item she insisted on bringing with her was a Robab musical instrument that had been passed down to her from her father and grandfather.

Director Statement: 
I exclusively create films that delve into subjects that resonate deeply with me or lead me on a journey of exploration. Filmmaking is not a profession for me at all; it is a deep-seated passion. It serves as a medium to challenge norms, shatter taboos, and spark dialogues on uncomfortable topics, as well as to venture into uncharted territories of self-discovery and understanding the world. My fascination lies in the intricacies of human psychology and behavior. As a female filmmaker from the Middle East, I carry a profound sense of duty to be genuine and impartial, to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, to assert my own narrative, and to advocate for those who have been silenced. Helia Behrooz