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Happy Holidays: A Palestinian Family's Struggles in Haifa

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

The film Happy Holidays, directed by Scandar Copti, follows a Palestinian family in Haifa across four segments.
It addresses conflicts over religion, gender, and tradition, though the structure lacks sustained tension.
The first segment follows Rami as he faces an unwanted pregnancy with his Jewish partner Shirley.
Shirley's sister Miri engages in deceptive actions.
The film, presented in Arabic and Hebrew with subtitles, follows Hanan and Fifi's experiences.

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Story summary

The film Happy Holidays, directed by Scandar Copti, follows a Palestinian family in Haifa across four segments.
It addresses conflicts over religion, gender, and tradition, though the structure lacks sustained tension.
The first segment follows Rami as he faces an unwanted pregnancy with his Jewish partner Shirley.
Shirley's sister Miri engages in deceptive actions.
The film, presented in Arabic and Hebrew with subtitles, follows Hanan and Fifi's experiences.