Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. The two start an intoxicating romance, but as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both have to face uncomfortable truths.
Keywords
- Best first feature
- Best Movies By Queer Directors
- British Cinema
- Coming of Age
- LGBTQIA+
- Queer Romance
- Sundance Film Festival !
- identity
Actors
- Bilal Hasna
- Louis Greatorex
- Safiyya Ingar
- Terique Jarrett
- Darkwah
Director
- Amrou Al-Kadhi
Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time.
Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. The two start an intoxicating romance, but as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both have to face uncomfortable truths.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Amrou Al-Kadhi
Cast
Bilal Hasna
Cast
Louis Greatorex
Cast
Safiyya Ingar
Cast
Terique Jarrett
Cast
Darkwah