Beirut civil war There are checkpoints arbitrary executions car bombs machine guns handguns funeral processions ambushes hot heads vendettas and revenge Cruelty and death are everywhere Akram whos been studying in Russia is back in Beirut on holiday and plans to visit his mother in his home village But can he get there He spends time with friends in the city they tell stories of death Danger is on all sides Driving down the street may lead to murder Touches of the surreal appear are they real are they dreams Can Akram survive If so at what cost