Baghdad Express

Baghdad Express is a poignant short drama about identity, sacrifice, and the weight of family expectations. Directed by Nimer Rashed, the film follows Maya, a young woman caught between her dream of a fashion career and her responsibility to her ailing father’s restaurant. Through intimate performances and a delicate visual style, the story unfolds with emotional precision. As past and present intertwine, Maya faces an impossible choice that will define her future. Quietly powerful and deeply human, the film captures the tension between personal ambition and cultural duty.