The String

The String tells the story of Malik, a young architect who returns to his native Tunisia after his father's death,urop Little does his mother sara know that he cant come out to her , and his childhood anxieties have resurfaced. s Malik struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and his suffocating relationship with his mother, he falls for Bilal, a charming houseboy at his mother's estate. As they embark on a secret affair, Malik must confront his inner demons ag inst his mother's expectations amidst the conservative society of Tunisia. Will he find a way to break free from the string that binds him, or will he remain trapped in a life he never wanted?

You can stream The String on: Apple TV

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