May in the Summer
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May in the Summer
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High off the success of her first book and planning to marry ZIAD, her sensible, stable and studious fiance, MAY BRENNAN has it all. At least that's w...hat she'd like people to believe. Reunited with her family in Amman, she's thrust back into the chaos of her former existence. Her headstrong mother NADINE, a born-again Christian disapproves of her Muslim fiance so thoroughly she plans to boycott the wedding. Her younger sisters DALIA and YASMINE behave like her children. And her estranged father EDWARD is suddenly and suspiciously interested in making amends. As her wedding day looms, May finds herself more and more confronted by the trauma of her parents divorce. And soon, her once carefully structured life spins hopelessly out of control. Show More

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May Brennan, a successful author with a stable and dependable fiancé named Ziad, is preparing for her wedding and seems to have it all together. However, when she returns to her family in Amman, Jordan, her seemingly perfect life begins to unravel. Her mother, Nadine, a fervent Christian, strongly disapproves of her Muslim fiancé to the point where she plans to boycott the wedding. May's younger sisters, Dalia and Yasmine, act more like her children than siblings. To complicate matters, her estranged father, Edward, suddenly wants to reconcile with her. As her wedding day approaches, May finds herself increasingly caught up in the chaos of her old life.

May in the Summer is a dramatic film that explores themes of identity, family, and cultural clashes. It delves into the complexities of May's relationships with her family members, her struggles with her own identity, and the challenges she faces in trying to navigate the differing values and expectations of her Christian and Muslim backgrounds.

Throughout the film, May must confront her own insecurities and convictions, ultimately seeking to find a balance between her past and future. With familial tensions reaching a boiling point, May is forced to confront difficult truths about herself and the people she loves. As the film unfolds, viewers are taken on an emotional journey filled with both heartbreak and hope.

May in the Summer offers a unique exploration of the intricacies of cultural and familial dynamics, ultimately leaving viewers questioning the power of tradition and the importance of staying true to oneself.