When Everybody Was Asleep | وقتی همه خواب بودند

The film follows the life of “Bi Bi Salimeh,” an elderly and beloved midwife in Tazeh Abad Village. After years of anticipation, she finally gets the opportunity to embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca. As she bids farewell to her fellow villagers, an unexpected turn of events changes everything. The news arrives that she won’t be allowed to make the journey. The responsibility of delivering this heartbreaking news falls upon the shoulders of Mash Karim. Meanwhile, a group of children, led by Nasir, make it their mission to fulfill Bi Bi Salimeh’s lifelong dream by taking her to Mecca themselves, despite the challenges they may face along the way.