Myriam Ali-Ahmad

Still proudly flaunting its progressive values, a young independent nation prepares to celebrate an all-purpose holiday called The Sovereign. Despite the declared moral superiority, the little nation is rife with inequality, apathy and a strengthening authoritarian framework. For the 24-hour holiday, citizens are encouraged to share their blessings with the less fortunate.

After the death of his partner, Eli turns to the recently deceased’s artist friends for a hand with his immigration, but some of them have ulterior motives.

Inspired by a letter written in the 7th century BC by the Babylonians to the Assyrian king Esarhaddon, in which they demand equal rights to the foreigners in their city, a radical staging of debates, doubts and solidarity arises.

A reformed criminal faces his past to save his daughter from old sins and prove his innocence.