For the Sake of Haniyeh

The narrative follows Captain Olov, who goes to sea with 14 men but is the only one to return. After the accident, he and his family face backlash from their community, forcing them to leave their hometown of Tangak for Bushehr. In a poignant twist, Olov vows to beat a drum through the night for the healing of his daughter, Hanieh, but he dies before he can fulfill this promise.

After Olov's death, his son takes it upon himself to honor his father's oath. This journey back to their hometown is fraught with tension as the family confronts the hostility of their neighbors. The film poignantly captures the struggles of familial bonds against the backdrop of societal pressures in the face of tragedy.