Storyline
Maia, a single mother, lives in Montreal with her teenage daughter, Alex. On Christmas Eve, they receive an unexpected delivery: notebooks, tapes, and photos Maia, from 13 to 18 years old, sent from Beirut to her best friend who left for Paris to escape the civil war. Maia refuses to open the box or confront its memories, but Alex secretly begins diving into it. Between fantasy and reality, Alex enters the world of her mother’s tumultuous, passionate adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking mysteries of a hidden past.
Cast & Crew
Manal Issa
Maia (Young)
LeadRT
Rim Turki
Maia (Adult)
PV
Paloma Vauthier
Alex
CS
Clémence Sabbagh
Téta
Hasan Akil
Raja (Young)
HA
Halim Abiad
Halim (Young)
MB
Michelle Bado
Michelle (Young)
RB
Rita Bado
Michelle (Young)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joana Hadjithomas's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Memory Box is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
