TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 2

Thank You for Banking With Us
Screening with: Blood Like Water

Duration: 92 min Director: Laila Abbas Genre: Drama Year: 2024
Country: Palestine, Germany, Saudi Arabia Languages: Arabic with English Subtitles

Description:
In this darkly comedic drama by Palestinian director Laila Abbas, two sisters in Ramallah face a legal and moral dilemma after their father’s sudden death. When they discover he left a large sum of money in the bank, they must act quickly to withdraw it—before their estranged brother claims his legally entitled share under Sharia inheritance law. Mariam, a weary housewife, and Noura, an outspoken professional, are polar opposites, yet they must work together to outwit a system designed to sideline them. What unfolds is a suspenseful, at times humorous, scheme that exposes the gendered injustice embedded in both law and society.

Cast: Yasmine Al Massri, Clara Khoury, Kamel El Basha, Ashraf Barhoum
Awards: Al Gouna Film Festival
More Info: MAD Distribution