The Suitcases (Pack Your Bags)

The Trojan Donkey

2014-06-29 · 40m

Fida returns to her family's home following her divorce, only to find the neighborhood caught up in a bizarre controversy. Several local men are called in for questioning after a donkey is allegedly used during a protest, setting off a frantic search for the animal.

One More Hurdle

2014-07-06 · 40m

As frequent power outages make daily life increasingly difficult, Salam tells his father, Abu Adel, about several countries where the family might be able to seek refuge. The possibility of leaving Syria suddenly becomes a serious topic of discussion.

Bad Bets

2014-07-13 · 40m

Fayha struggles to express her affection for her husband, while Salam tries to convince the family that leaving Syria is their best option. His plans hit a roadblock when his mother firmly refuses to abandon her home.

Trouble on the Road to Damascus

2014-07-20 · 40m

Abu Adel decides to sell the family home as preparations to leave the country move forward. But with dangerous roads and checkpoints standing in their way, an unexpected kidnapping throws their plans into even greater uncertainty.

A Kidnapper's Nightmare

2014-07-27 · 40m

Fida is haunted by nightmares about armed extremists as the family struggles to deal with a kidnapping crisis. When the captors demand a ransom of three million, everyone scrambles to figure out how to raise the money.

A Risk They Have to Take

2014-08-03 · 40m

With the kidnapping crisis growing more urgent, the family faces a dangerous decision: who will deliver the ransom? Unable to agree, they decide to draw lots, leaving everyone's fate hanging on a simple game of chance.

The Lesser Evil

2014-08-10 · 40m

Panic spreads through Abu Adel's household when Salam disappears during the ransom delivery. As the family fears the worst, Yaqoub considers setting out to find him, despite the dangers waiting outside.

A Bitter Remedy

2014-08-17 · 40m

The family faces another devastating demand when Salam's captors raise the ransom to ten million. With money running out and tensions rising at home, everyone searches for a solution as suspicious behavior adds to their worries.

Memories for Sale

2014-08-24 · 40m

Desperate to secure Salam's release, the family puts their home up for sale. But finding a buyer willing to meet their asking price proves difficult, prompting neighbors to step in while Abu Adel continues planning their departure.

Pack Your Bags

2014-08-31 · 40m

The family rushes to arrange passports, pack their belongings, and sell their furniture before leaving Syria. But when Abu Adel runs into legal trouble involving a currency exchange, his children begin questioning what happened to his money.

One Foot in the Door

2014-09-07 · 40m

Just when Abu Adel thinks the house sale is settled, the new owner insists on keeping one of the rooms, sparking another dispute. Meanwhile, the family continues searching for Yasmin and trying to find a way to help her.

Trouble by the Truckload

2014-09-14 · 40m

Gunfire and clashes near the house force Abu Adel's family to take cover as armed men move through the neighborhood. With everyone already on edge, a new problem emerges when Maysoun discovers that her gold has gone missing.

First Comes the Barricade

2014-09-21 · 40m

Neighbors join forces to protect their homes from looting, setting up a makeshift checkpoint to search people passing through. Meanwhile, Abu Adel's family anxiously awaits news about Yasmin as Salam tries to help with her case.

Slowly Falling Apart

2014-09-28 · 40m

The family begins to understand the sacrifices Salam has made during the crisis. Meanwhile, the neighborhood checkpoint becomes increasingly intrusive, with those running it interfering in residents' daily lives, while Abu Kamal looks for ways to raise more money.

Good Morning, Syria

2014-10-05 · 40m

Abu Adel's family makes another attempt to leave, selling off the last of their furniture while he works to settle his debts. But continued shelling and growing security threats in the neighborhood put their departure plans at risk once again.

The Sleeping Miser

2014-10-12 · 40m

A sudden medical emergency involving Abu Adel sends the household into a panic. As his children rally around him and search for ways to help, the family has no choice but to put their travel plans on hold.

The Long Road From Home

2014-10-19 · 40m

After countless delays, Abu Adel's family finally prepares to leave the neighborhood behind. With their bags packed and their hopes set on a fresh start, they face the dangerous journey out of Syria, where roadblocks and ongoing clashes threaten their plans.

Waiting for the Call

2014-10-26 · 40m

With the roads out of the neighborhood closed, Abu Adel's family finds itself stranded yet again. Meanwhile, a stranger named Abu Darwish arrives looking for his home and his two sons, prompting Salam to lend a hand in the search.

Caught in the Middle

2014-11-02 · 40m

Abu Darwish continues his desperate search for his sons, who have found themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. Determined to reach them and make sure they're safe, he must navigate the dangers of a neighborhood torn apart by violence.

Tactical Retreat

2014-11-09 · 40m

Armed extremists storm Abu Adel's home, putting the entire family in immediate danger. With the women facing particular threats, Abu Adel desperately tries to figure out how to protect his loved ones and handle the intruders.

The Ambush

2014-11-16 · 40m

A group of fighters takes up positions inside Abu Adel's home in preparation for a possible attack. As security tightens throughout the neighborhood, Fida grows increasingly frustrated with a soldier who keeps interfering in her personal life.

The Suicide Bomber

2014-11-23 · 40m

Just as Abu Adel's family prepares to leave the neighborhood, a man threatens to blow himself up, throwing everyone into a panic. As residents scramble to prevent a disaster, the tense situation takes an unexpected turn.

No One's in Charge

2014-11-30 · 40m

Those running the neighborhood checkpoint investigate a recent theft, while Abu Adel's family prepares to leave the following morning. But just as their plans seem to be coming together, a shortage of gasoline threatens to derail the trip.

Kishk and Fattoush

2014-12-07 · 40m

Food shortages leave Abu Adel's family and their neighbors struggling to get by. As hunger becomes an increasingly serious problem, residents go to extraordinary lengths to find bread and other essentials, even when venturing outside puts their lives at risk.

H2O? No!

2014-12-14 · 40m

A severe water shortage leaves the neighborhood waiting desperately for a delivery truck. Meanwhile, Abu Adel's family turns the little water they have left into a household competition, with everyone determined to get their turn in the shower.

Bread for Everyone

2014-12-21 · 40m

Fed up with the family's ongoing arguments, Yaqoub decides to move out. As Salam tries to convince him to come home, Yaqoub begins working on an idea for a community organization that could help neighborhood residents get the bread they desperately need.

Emergency Surgery

2014-12-28 · 40m

Yaqoub develops a serious case of appendicitis and needs emergency surgery. With medical services severely limited, his family scrambles to find a doctor, only to discover that getting him the treatment he needs may be far more complicated than expected.

The Lifeline

2015-01-04 · 40m

Salam teams up with Grendizer to find a way to bring much-needed food supplies into the neighborhood. As residents celebrate the prospect of having enough to eat again, the family also prepares a birthday celebration for Yasmin, hoping to enjoy a little normalcy amid the chaos.

Taking a Stand

2015-01-11 · 40m

Tensions erupt in Abu Adel's household when suspicions arise that Adel has been writing security reports about people around him. As accusations threaten to tear the family apart, both Adel and Yaqoub find themselves facing difficult choices amid the ongoing conflict.

End of the Line

2015-01-18 · 40m

Fida searches for the doctor she loves and considers staying behind rather than leaving Syria with her family. As everyone tries to convince her to come along, an unexpected family crisis threatens to complicate their long-awaited departure once again.