[1] The film stars Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass and Hend El Fahem in the lead roles.
It reveals the story of a widow woman who radically transforms from a housewife to a seductive cabaret dancer.
[4][5] After the death of her husband, the widow Lilia's (Hiam Abbass) life revolves solely around her teenage daughter Salma (Hend El Fahem).
The women are very different from Lilia as they wear colourful clothing, show their midriffs, and dance sensually to the drumbeat.
After befriending the lead dancer, Folla (Monia Hichri), Lilia is convinced to start dancing in the cabaret club.