Abdulla Swaiyd

Saloom, a mischievous young Bahrain boy from an economically challenged background pretends to be sick to avoid school. He spends the entire day listening to his older brother’s mixtape to the point where he ruins the tape and falls out with his brother when he is discovered. Ashamed and determined to fix the tape, he rushes to a local music shop to get it fixed… but can’t. Now he must remake the tape using his memory and ultimately discover his hidden talent and potential for music

It is a popular Bahraini comedy series and video show written, directed, and starring Bahraini artist Ahmed Sharif. The series revolves around diverse everyday stories and situations presented in separate episodes, addressing social issues with humor and satire.

The series is set during the period of British colonial rule in Bahrain. It follows the life of Saadoun, a young man struggling to find balance between his studies, work, and unstable family life. His difficult relationship with his stepfather eventually drives him to leave home, exposing him to a series of challenging situations and unexpected experiences.

Each episode tells a story taken from society, its problems, and the situations people face in their lives in a comedic style that covers criticism of negative aspects and supports change for the better, without making the viewer feel bored for twenty minutes, which is approximately the duration of each episode, in addition to the minutes of the beginning and end signs.