Jad

A heavy, claustrophobic hospital vigil that wears you down with waiting and quiet suffering, then leaves a lingering ache.

Directed by

Jamil Najjar

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mohamed Mrad, Souhir Ben Amara, Fethi Mselmani

Tagline

Inspired by a true story.

Overview

After a brutal car accident, Ahmed, a driven young businessman, is critically injured and trapped in a Tunisian public hospital with his younger brother Nour. Thrust into an unfamiliar, chaotic system, he discovers a world of pain, waiting, and silent resilience. As Nour clings to life, Ahmed is forced to confront his own values, social inequality, and the fragility of control. His experience becomes a powerful lens through which the film critiques Tunisia’s struggling public healthcare system—marked by neglect and human suffering. This unexpected ordeal transforms Ahmed, reshaping his bond with Nour and his view of the world forever.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Class, grief, family, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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