Behind the Curtain

Journalist Asher Gaites, returning to his Chicago hometown during a break, is captivated by a mysterious singer performing behind a veil at a jazz club. Unknown to him, the woman behind the anonymity is Laila Barek, a Moroccan American artist struggling to balance her family’s values with her passion for music. When their paths cross again after nine years, old feelings and unresolved emotions reignite, challenging both to overcome the barriers of their past.