Zineb Belhamdounia

A young woman’s daily routine is violently disrupted. After a shocking assault in a place she frequents every day, she responds in a way that is dark, unexpected, and haunting. The story explores trauma, consequences, and the fragility of the familiar.

A young woman enters her mother’s room to see her one last time. Overwhelmed by grief, regret, and tenderness, she finds comfort in every gesture of affection. As their bond becomes increasingly intimate, something quietly shifts, and the boundaries between love, grief, and what feels natural begin to dissolve.