Will Aida Ever Rule the World?
In '1998,' fourteen-year-old Aida envisions a future with her own home and a grand Christmas tree, while her older sister Sadia vacillates between protective gestures and her grand plan, culminating in the unsettling revelation about Aida's future.
Themes: Oppression, Arbitrary Rules, and Escapism
In "1991" Aida is seven. Aida is with her cousin, and they navigate cultural clashes in a classroom setting. Together they explore friendship, societal norms, and the pursuit of something more. A dramatic incident involving a weapon shapes their relationships and individual journeys.
Themes: Discipline, Socioeconomics, Power.
In "2011," at twenty-seven, Aida abruptly leaves the pub where she works in shock. Seeking escape, she enters a Starbucks. However, the distraction falls short.
Themes: Pub Culture, Escapism, and Loss
In "2018" Aida is thirty-four. Aida finds herself in the dynamic city of Stockholm with her friend Ebba. Upon encountering the charismatic and enigmatic Julia inside a bustling homogenous Metro station, their lives take an intriguing twist."
Themes: Friendship, Displacement, Racial Tension.
In "1994" Aida is ten. Aida is her living room showcasing her best Akshay Kumar moves when the sudden arrival of Foz startles her. Who is this mysterious Foz, and will Aida succeed in selling perfumes to make the whole of Middlesbrough smell nice?
Themes: Innocence, Identity, Imagination.
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