The Pistachio Seller

The narrative unfolds through Wafaa's perspective as she navigates her emerging sexuality and infatuation with her cousin Ashraf, whose contrasting lifestyle poses challenges to her traditional upbringing. Set against the backdrop of middle-class urban Egypt, both characters face external pressures that force them to reassess their beliefs and identities. Ashraf’s journey to the U.S. as an immigrant and Wafaa's growing doubts about her fundamentalist views highlight their struggles for self-discovery amidst societal changes.