Season 1

In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.

episodes

E1
1.The Crutch
Oct 1, 1980

A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.

E2
2.The Watchful Eye
Oct 8, 1980

A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.

E3
3.The Project
Oct 15, 1980

A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.

E4
4.The Secretary
Oct 22, 1980

Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.

E5
5.The Return
Oct 29, 1980

Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.

E6
6.Sick Leave
Nov 5, 1980

When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.

E7
7.The Gift
Nov 12, 1980

An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.

E8
8.Such a Good Boy
Nov 19, 1980

A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.

E9
9.Dawaih
Nov 26, 1980

Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.

E10
10.The Nightmare (Part 1)
Dec 3, 1980

As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.

E11
11.The Nightmare (Part 2)
Dec 10, 1980

Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.

E12
12.Relief
Dec 17, 1980

A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.

E13
13.The Awaited Guest
Dec 24, 1980

A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.