Everything changed the moment Mazen realized that his mother was ill—when he felt, deep down, that life’s joy could never be complete without the warmth of her smile. Although his mother strove tirelessly to conceal the truth of her illness so as not to cause him worry, Mazen learned the full extent of her suffering through conversations with his grandmother. He came to understand that, in order to face his mother’s illness, he would have to remain strong and steadfast.
Will Mazen be able to stand by his mother’s side and fill her heart with joy through his academic achievements? Will he reveal that he knows the true nature of her illness? Will he honor the promise he made to his mother—to remain brave and strong as he continues on with his life? And what was the transformative moment that led him to realize that his mother’s smile was as radiant as the rising sun?