Honeymoonish

Hamad Saleh, portrayed by Mahmoud Boushahri, was deeply immersed in his work, focusing on securing an exclusive dealership agreement for a German company. Little did he know, his father had other plans. As CEO of the company, his father surprised Hamad by suspending the project, stating that unless Hamad got married and had an heir, this deal would remain in jeopardy. He further threatened that without marriage, he would hinder Hamad’s entrepreneurial aspirations and inheritance. Reluctantly, Hamad enlisted his friend Wael to help him find a bride within a week, expressing his traditional values and appearance.

Enter Noor, played by Nour Al Ghandour, a modern fitness trainer who seems to have her life sorted out but secretly longs for her ex, Youssef. When she learns through her friend Amal that Youssef is engaged, she puts on a brave face, determined to move on. In a twist of fate, Wael and Amal were already married and introduce Hamad and Noor to each other. Their first encounter is filled with pretension; Noor feigns shyness while Hamad presents himself as a thrill-seeker. Disliking each other from the start, circumstances compel them to proceed with their marriage.

The post-wedding adventure takes them to Lebanon for their honeymoon, where Noor’s agenda is to make Youssef regret his decision. They purposely stay at hotels that Youssef and his new wife are frequenting, leading to a series of complex interactions. Amidst their honeymoon activities, Hamad discovers a distressing secret from his Aunt Iman that Noor might be closely related to him through an unusual bond with his late mother. This revelation creates an emotional rift, making Hamad hesitant to engage intimately while Noor remains obsessed with Youssef.

As their journey progresses, the couple begins to clash over trivial issues, such as household chores, revealing deeper insecurities and misunderstandings. Still, amidst the tension, they start forming a genuine bond through shared experiences and activities Hamad has organized. An unexpected night of hiking leads them to an intimate discussion, igniting their hidden attraction. However, doubts still linger, especially after Noor’s fixation on Youssef is reignited.

Fate intervenes during a yacht trip, where Hamad fortuitously rescues Noor from falling into the water, prompting her to reconsider her choice of partner. She ultimately decides to put her past behind her, symbolically ditching the pendant Youssef gave her. The climax occurs when Youssef attempts to win her back post-divorce, yet Noor firmly asserts her commitment to Hamad.

As tensions rise with Aisha, Youssef’s wife, Noor’s frustrations come to a head, leading to a confrontation that exposes the fragility of both Noor and Hamad’s marriage. Realizations dawn that both had hidden motives for their hasty marriage, culminating in an ugly altercation that forces them to divorce. However, distance apart illuminates their feelings, and they soon find themselves yearning for one another.

Hamad’s father, oblivious to Hamad’s feelings, arranges for him to marry his cousin, Maryam. This impending wedding becomes a catalyst for reflection, revealing Hamad’s constant longing for Noor. Meanwhile, Noor grapples with heartbreak, with the help of Wael and Amal, who expose Youssef’s intentions, solidifying that Noor still harbors feelings for Hamad.

On the eve of Hamad’s wedding, he learns Maryam has her own secrets and ends the engagement. Determined to reclaim Noor, he ventures to Beirut to confess his feelings, only to find that Noor had hoped for this moment too. He lays bare how devastated he was after their separation and how he has realized that Noor was the most profound blessing in his life.

With a heartfelt proposal, Hamad ensures that honesty underpins their relationship moving forward, even agreeing to quirky stipulations like always putting the toilet seat down. Noor joyously accepts, and soon after, she discovers she’s pregnant, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the couple.

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:38