Banel & Adama explores themes of destiny, loss, and sacrifice, but commendably avoids compromising those elements in its storytelling. The narrative moves smoothly, beginning with the connection between the two central characters: Banel, who is grieving the death of her partner, and Adama, recently bereaved by the loss of both his father and brother (a detail to note: Adama's brother was Banel’s deceased partner).…