Dark at the Crossing

In "Dark at the Crossing," Haris Abadi, an Arab American with a troubled past, finds himself in Turkey, aiming to join the fight against Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. However, after being robbed, he is taken in by Amir, a charismatic Syrian refugee, and Amir's wife, Daphne, who is haunted by her own losses and yearns to return to Syria. As Haris grapples with his feelings and loyalties, the story delves into themes of loss, second chances, and the search for meaning amid frustration and helplessness, all portrayed with raw urgency and compassion.