STRAW 2025: A Mother’s Silence Was Louder Than a Siren
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.

The story follows two married couples: Adam and Hawa, and Erfhan and Safiana. When Hawa discovers that Safiana is a victim of domestic violence, she decides to take control of her own household and firmly refuses to submit to her husband. Hawa sets conditions in her marriage with Adam, and Adam eventually agrees to set aside his family and friends for Hawa. Unknowingly, Adam becomes completely controlled by Hawa. Unfortunately, Safiana's situation does not improve as she continues to suffer emotional, physical, and sexual abuse from Erfhan. Should Adam and Safiana continue to remain in their respective marriages? Will Hawa and Erfhan change into better partners?
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.
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