The Brink of Dreams follows a group of young Coptic women in the remote Egyptian village of El Barsha as they navigate societal, familial, and personal struggles. While they strive to create a theatre troupe and build a sense of community, they face the realities of growing up within a patriarchal society. The film explores their journey of self-discovery, revealing their courage and resilience as they challenge norms and search for their own identity against the backdrop of their village’s traditions and the broader world beyond it.
