It had the potential to be a great film about racial divide, cultural differences and gender rights. However it was handled so grossly I cannot even begin to comprehend, the arc with her teacher was unnecessary and had no substance to add to the plot. Also certain scenes made no sense, theses a scene where she’s breaking up with the guys she’s dating and he does not even ask about the bruise on her face. I don’t know this film managed to make hala as a character very unlikeable and removed any sympathy for what she might have been going through. horribly disappointed