Shaimaa Yehia

After finding himself surrounded by a strange group of people applauding his minor everyday accomplishments, Sharaf becomes addicted to their approval and begins fabricating situations to earn it until the applause turns against him.

In a house overflowing with family, noise, and endless interruptions, Laila searches desperately for a quiet spot to take a phone call with her therapist. As she dodges relatives and intrusions, the tension builds until she retreats under her bed: the only space left unclaimed.