The Provider

Malek, a dedicated family man, is sat at the dining table with news of a promotion that he wants to share with his wife Maha who is sat across the table. However, the prospect of a promotion is unwanted by Malek as this would mean he will spend more me away from Maha and his daughter Sana. Malek gathers the courage to break the news to his wife about turning down the promotion and finding a job closer to home.

Maha, concerned about losing the affluence she has been accustomed to quickly shuts down the idea of Malek returning home. An argument over spending habits ensues and resentment fills the air. Malek highlights the sacrifice he has made to provide for the family and Maha blames Malek for enabling her materialistic behaviour.

As tensions reach their peak, Sana, their daughter, walks into the room. She has been distracted by the noise and has come to see what is going on. Malek would like to change the subject, but Maha exposes the truth to Sana, that her father has been awarded a promotion at work. Malek decides to spill out the truth and that’s when Sana suggests that her and Maha move to live with Malek.

Maha once again shuts down the idea, mentioning that they have built a life where they are and it’s not easy to move. Malek takes a long gaze at both Maha and Sana, coming to the realisation that they both choose their lifestyle over his presence, he excuses himself, and this is when it is revealed that the conversation was taking place over facetime. He grabs a pen and signs the contract, solidifying his role in the family as the provider, sacrificing love and affection for the duty of being a father.