Relief after hardship

A solemn, slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in hardship and communal resilience, rewarding patience with emotional weight.

Starring

Ghazi Hussein, Salah Al-Mulla, Abdul Emam Abdullah

Overview

The Kuwaiti TV series (Al-Faraj Ba'd Al-Shidda) recalls the solidarity and support of the people of Kuwait, including merchants and the rich, in donating during the time of famine between 1867 and 1870, which was called (Year of Al-Hailaq). The Year of Al-Hailaq is a famine that struck Kuwait, beginning in 1867 during the reign of Sheikh Abdullah bin Sabah Al-Sabah. Al-Hailaq is a word that means destruction or perishing. The regions neighboring the Emirate of Kuwait were exposed to a massive drought that was not expected. Kuwait was fortified and had the ability to survive this drought. The Kuwait Wall became the main destination for these afflicted people.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, class, faith

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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