out of water

a coming-of-age about a young woman growing up in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, to an american mother and syrian-born muslim father. when sama’s grandpa arrives from syria, her relationships with her family members and her identities, including her sexuality, are tested.

supported by: Film Independent Producing Lab 2022 , The Gotham x Rotterdam Lab 2023, Film Independent Screenwriting Lab 2023, Jerome Foundation