The Attic Productions

"Riverbed" tells the story of Salma and her returning daughter Thuraya, and their attempt to preserve, maintain and reconstruct their lives with and against each other. Salma survived many years by protecting her independence, she reached her peace through letting go of any attachments. But the past does not let go of Salma and brings back Thuraya, defeated, divorced, and pregnant.

An old Beirut resident checks the obituaries page and attends funerals daily. His "mourning" routine reveals a journey of grieving and accepting the loss of a loved one, a home and a city.