directed by: Annemarie Jacir, year: 2017
actors: Adam Bakri, Mohammad Bakri, Hiam Abbass

A warm, observant family drama set in Nazareth, Wajib follows father Abu Shadi and his reluctant son as they travel to a sister’s wedding, navigating long-held grievances, generational clashes, and the pressures of tradition. Intertwining humor and heartbreak, the film captures a day of ordinary moments that reveal the strength and fragility of family ties within a Palestinian community. Director Annemarie Jacir crafts a humane, intimate portrait of love, memory, and belonging.

Family Traditions, Palestinian Cinema, Drama, Comedy Drama, Family, Nazareth, Culture, Wedding, Intergenerational