The narrative of an ordinary American family that finds itself entangled in the politics and culture of a troubled Middle Eastern state. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of the ruler of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year exile to return to his birthplace, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry's return to the family and national politics of his boyhood leads to a dramatic cultural confrontation.
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The narrative of an ordinary American family that finds itself entangled in the politics and culture of a troubled Middle Eastern state. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of the ruler of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year exile to return to his birthplace, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry's return to the family and national politics of his boyhood leads to a dramatic cultural confrontation.
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