Storyline
The Road is a deeply personal experimental film by Jana Hammoudeh, chronicling her journey as a nomadic soul, always on the move yet never truly belonging. Shot across three separate road trips, the film blends visual poetry with intimate monologues in multiple languages, reflecting the fragmented nature of the protagonist’s life. The film’s segments—Leaving Amman, Scrambled Eggs, and Postcards to a Friend—explore themes of love, loss, and freedom. The first segment, set in Amman, presents a conflicted relationship with home, inspired by Charles Bukowski’s Let It Enfold You. The second, in French, revisits past romances, while the third, narrated in Kazakh and Urdu, contemplates departure and longing. Through dreamlike cinematography and raw reflections, The Road captures the bittersweet beauty of transient nature of life and self-discovery.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Dilara Mustapina
Yemeen Khalid
Jude Hammoudeh
Mahamoud Traore
Frequently Asked Questions
The Road was released on June 20, 2024.
The runtime of The Road is 15m.
The Road is a Documentary, Drama movie.
The Road is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Road was directed by Jana Hammoudeh.
The main cast of The Road includes Dilara Mustapina, Yemeen Khalid, Jude Hammoudeh.
The Road is originally in English.