Wajib Apr 2026

The story follows (played by Saleh Bakri), an architect living in Rome who returns to his hometown of Nazareth for his sister's wedding. In accordance with local custom ( wajib ), he must join his father, Abu Shadi (played by Mohammad Bakri), in hand-delivering wedding invitations to every guest—a process that takes them across the city over the course of a single day.

As they drive through Nazareth in a battered Volvo, the two men clash over their differing worldviews: The story follows (played by Saleh Bakri), an

A schoolteacher who values community rituals and social standing. A cynical expat who finds the traditions outdated

A cynical expat who finds the traditions outdated and is frustrated by the political and social realities of life in Israel. Key Details he must join his father

Annemarie Jacir Explores Obligations of Tradition in Feature Wajib