However, it is made clear to him that his wife's political opinion's, that lean towards the opposition, are poorly received and could cost him his promotion.

Unbeknownst to Karim, the collection of female stories Hebba decides to broadcast coincidentally prove political in nature.

There is also the theme of globalization and its effects as seen in scenes, such as the one where Hebba and Karim are having lunch and are constantly distracted by the loud horn of the cruise ship behind them.

Echoes of these ideas of tradition are emphasized by the trope this film aims to mimic, One Thousand and One Nights in which Scheherazade must tell series of stories to win the trust of a man sparing her life.

This traditional narrative form still proves effective in modern society and similarly wins Hebba the trust of her husband for some time.