DFI at VOX: Hijra

Twelve-year-old Janna sets off for Mecca with her grandmother, Sitti, and rebellious sister, Sarah, to perform Hajj. But before they reach their destination, Sarah vanishes, forcing Janna and Sitti into a tense, urgent search. Desperate to uncover why Sarah disappeared, they embark on a journey from southern Saudi Arabia to its northern borders, confronting strangers, harsh landscapes, and long-buried family secrets. As they grow closer, Janna begins to unravel stories from Sitti’s rich and complex past. The search reveals deep intergenerational rifts among the women in their family. And as their difficult journey unfolds, Janna and Sitti may find something greater than reconciliation—redemption.