ليس سراباً

A thoughtful, dialogue-driven drama that blends a tender interfaith romance with earnest debates on secularism, corruption, and social change.

Created by

Muthanna Sobh, فادي قوشقجي

Genres

Drama

Starring

Karess Bashar, Abbas Al-Nouri, Salloum Haddad

Overview

The show tells the story of a playwright, Jalal, who holds secular views, and his close friendship with Michel, his childhood friend. Michel initially worked as a lawyer but later transitioned to journalism, founding his own magazine in which he boldly addresses societal issues, drawing significant criticism. Additionally, the narrative explores themes of separating religion from civil and political life through a love story between a man and a woman from different faiths: Jalal (a Muslim) and Hanan (a Christian). Their relationship culminates in a secret marriage, which lasts until Jalal’s sudden passing. Throughout the story, the work focuses on two major issues related to secularism: the demand for a civil personal status law that permits civil marriage, and the call for a secular education system that allows students the freedom to seek their own truths instead of being indoctrinated with a predetermined "absolute truth." It also tackles issues of political and social corruption.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, love, politics, corruption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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