To Dad and Mom with Love

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.

• Ep 1

  1.The Crutch

  01-10-1980

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

• Ep 2

  2.The Watchful Eye

  08-10-1980

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

• Ep 3

  3.The Project

  15-10-1980

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

• Ep 4

  4.The Secretary

  22-10-1980

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

• Ep 5

  5.The Return

  29-10-1980

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

• Ep 6

  6.Sick Leave

  05-11-1980

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

• Ep 7

  7.The Gift

  12-11-1980

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

• Ep 8

  8.Such a Good Boy

  19-11-1980

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

• Ep 9

  9.Dawaih

  26-11-1980

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

• Ep 10

  10.The Nightmare (Part 1)

  03-12-1980

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

• Ep 11

  11.The Nightmare (Part 2)

  10-12-1980

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

• Ep 12

  12.Relief

  17-12-1980

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

• Ep 13

  13.The Awaited Guest

  24-12-1980

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