Nora endures a string of broken relationships before she meets Jeremy. How does Nora’s experience of cheating partners help her come to terms with her father’s legacy?

To what extent can Salma’s addiction to pills be blamed on her upbringing and her parents’ expectations?

War leaves a lasting imprint on Jeremy’s psyche. How does he navigate the various traumas leftover from his time in Iraq?

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