The Rifle, the Jackal, the Wolf, and the Boy

Believing they are making the right choice by handling things themselves, two brothers overstep boundaries by using a family rifle without their father’s permission. This narrative unfolds in modern-day rural Lebanon, a nation with a vulnerable border frequently at risk of hostile intrusions. The coming-of-age tale explores the bond between siblings and highlights the moral implications of seemingly harmless violence and its repercussions.