The line between acceptable behavior and something considered wrong isn't always obvious; what one person finds normal, another may view as deeply offensive, even when both are considering the same situation. This central question is at the heart of writer-director Marwan Mokbel Elessawi’s latest film, which follows an Egyptian-American gay couple who return to Egypt to deal with a family crisis and find themselves caught in a disturbing supernatural ordeal. Mo (played by Junes Zahdi), one of the partners, having grown up primarily in America and distanced himself from his relatives, is shocked by the lack of acceptance he encounters compared to what he’s used to. Despite trying to stay out of trouble, he soon realizes that some people are aware of his “sinful” identity and seem intent on harming him for it—experiences that lead Mo to re-evaluate his own actions. However, can't those acts done against him be just as wrong as the behavior they accuse him of? While presented through witchcraft, these events serve as a way to represent the intolerance of strict religious beliefs. This puts the protagonist in a position where he must consider his personal convictions and what’s happening around him, bringing up memories from his childhood and prompting self-reflection. It's an impressive attempt at tackling the question posed earlier. The film doesn't quite manage to resolve it as effectively as it could have, though. While the beginning and ending are well done, the middle section falters, getting bogged down in a number of convoluted plotlines that drag on for too long and ultimately create more confusion than clarity. Even with its detailed depiction of Egyptian witchcraft rituals, there’s an excessive level of detail that prevents the story's symbolic meaning from being fully apparent. I understand what they were trying to achieve, but it didn’t quite succeed as well as it could have; sometimes, simplicity is better.

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