Perhaps Today...

Perhaps Today...

2017 · 9 min · Drama

Oum Karim, a 60-year-old Beiruti lady, is used to preparing Lahm Bi Ajin (Lebanese ham pie) once per week.

Directed by Nadine Asmar · Written by Pascale Asmar

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