The Village Next to Paradise

Mamargade, who lives alone in a desolate village in Somalia, struggles with the hardships of life as a single father, while his divorced sister Araweelo joins him in the search for a new home. His son Cigaal is sometimes overlooked in this fragile family dynamic. Each has their own goals and they try to find their way in the complex world around them. In a country ruled by civil war and natural disasters, the family takes their fate into their own hands with love, trust, and resilience. The film tells viewers about this family's struggle to survive, their resilience, and the tough times they've had together. The barren and windy landscapes of the village in Somalia where the film was shot further emphasizes the difficulties the family faces and the world around them.