Season 1
Overview
In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.
Episodes
1. The Crutch
1980-10-01
A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.
2. The Watchful Eye
1980-10-08
A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.
3. The Project
1980-10-15
A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.
4. The Secretary
1980-10-22
Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.
5. The Return
1980-10-29
Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.
6. Sick Leave
1980-11-05
When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.
7. The Gift
1980-11-12
An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.
8. Such a Good Boy
1980-11-19
A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.
9. Dawaih
1980-11-26
Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.
10. The Nightmare (Part 1)
1980-12-03
As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.
11. The Nightmare (Part 2)
1980-12-10
Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.
12. Relief
1980-12-17
A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.
13. The Awaited Guest
1980-12-24
A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.