, a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent who is preparing for her fourth attempt at an elaborate wedding in Jordan. While in London, she meets
Despite their vastly different personalities—Tala being assertive and dominant, while Leyla is a quiet, aspiring writer—the two form an immediate and deep connection. As they fall in love, they are forced to confront the restrictive expectations of their families: Tala's Struggle , a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent who
I Can't Think Straight (2008) is a romantic drama directed by Shamim Sarif while Leyla is a quiet
, based on her semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. The film explores the collision of love, cultural identity, and tradition through the lives of two women from wealthy, conservative backgrounds. Plot Overview The story follows , a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent who