The Frightened Ones

Set in present-day Syria, The Frightened Ones follows Suleima as she navigates a tense relationship with the enigmatic Naseem, who later escapes to Germany and sends her an unfinished novel. The story blurs the lines between reality and fiction as Suleima's past and her perception of truth are challenged through alternating narrations, offering a powerful exploration of oppression, trauma, and identity within the context of Syrian life under Assad.