Tagline:

The blind ferryman Ayoub lives in the endless Iraqi Marshes. One night he falls in love with a mysterious woman. But no one believes that she is real, so he has to prove that his love exists.

Synopsis:

Ayoub, a blind ferryman, navigates the southern Iraqi marshes with remarkable skill, earning his livelihood by ferrying passengers and goods. Despite his lack of sight, Ayoub moves through the marshes with an innate sense of direction. Evenings find him in the company of friends, sharing drinks and engaging in deep conversations about life’s mysteries. One night, their gathering is violently interrupted by a group of radicals. In the ensuing chaos, Ayoub, for the first time in his life, loses his way. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is rescued by a mysterious woman. This encounter shakes the foundations of his existence. Mesmerized by her, Ayoub begins to center his life around their meetings. As Ayoub becomes more enthralled by the enigmatic woman, his stories about her are met with disbelief. Whispers and rumors circulate, suggesting that he has lost his sanity. Even his closest friends begin to doubt him, creating a rift in their relationships. Isolated and beset by self-doubt, Ayoub struggles to distinguish between reality and imagination, questioning the very nature of his existence. This inner turmoil drives him to the edge, as he seeks to understand whether the woman who saved him is a figment of his imagination or a transformative force in his life.

Project representatives:

Ali Al-Fatlawi (Autor, Director, producer)