Mohamad and Ahmad Malas return to their family home in Damascus after 14 years, filled with nostalgia and haunting memories. Their former apartment served as a vibrant cultural hub where they performed over 200 original theater plays, defying the oppressive regime of Bashar al-Assad. As they sift through dusty artifacts, they confront their painful memories of leaving Syria, particularly following their arrest for protesting against the regime. The brothers’ journey through their past highlights both their struggle as artists and the profound impact of the Syrian conflict on their lives.
For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from the watchful eye of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
With every step the brothers make, the floor creaks. Chairs, couches and chandeliers in the living room are cloaked in dust, and on one of the walls portraits of their father and one of their brothers hang frozen in time.
Looking around brings back so many memories, Mohamad says. It's painful.
In the two years before they left Syria, they performed more than 200 plays in their home.
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