Exit West

In a city swollen by refugees but still mostly at peace, Saeed and Nadia fall in love. But the sound of bombs gets closer, the radio announces new laws and public executions. Meanwhile, rumours spread of strange black doors in secret places across the city that lead to London or Dubai. Soon they join those fleeing a collapsing city, hoping against hope, looking for their place in the world. A love story for our times - told with huge compassion and intelligence.