It stars Lubna Azabal as Amal, a high school literature teacher in Brussels, whose decision to teach the works of Arabic poet Abu Nuwas sparks resistance from her community.

The cast also features Fabrizio Rongione, Catherine Salée, Kenza Benboutcha, Ethelle Gonzalez Lardued, Johan Heldenbergh, Babetida Sadjo, and Mehdy Khachachi.

[2] The film centers on Amal (Lubna Azabal), a dedicated literature teacher who aims to create a space for free expression in her classroom.

Her choice to include the controversial works of Arabic poet Abu Nuwas in her curriculum leads to backlash, initially from her students and eventually from their parents.

The story also highlights the experiences of her students, including Monia (Kenza Benboutcha), a lesbian teenager facing bullying, and Rachid (Mehdy Khachachi), the nephew of Nabil (Fabrizio Rongione), a religion teacher and imam at the school.