This animated adaptation of a Middle Eastern folktale follows Rain on a
journey into the desert. After a tragic event, he seeks refuge in a drought-
stricken Bedouin camp, where he is challenged by expectations that arise
from his name. Unable to meet the demands of his hosts, Rain resorts to
spirituality and hope.
Rahab Elewaly
An Egyptian-American filmmaker who studied cinema in Cairo. She has worked as an animation artist for Warner Brothers, Fox Searchlight, the Independent Film Channel, MTV and pBS. She won an award for Best Animated Film at the Cairo International Film Festival. Her films have been screened in Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance.
Director
Rahab Elewaly
Screenplay
Autumn Eve Watts
Editing
Abdul Jabbar Maki
Maryam Al Sahli
Music
Nitin Sawhney
Sound Design
Nitin Sawhney
Producer
Heidi Ahsmann