Two friends, two prisons — one called marriage, one called love.
Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestThe Walls is a 1983 Kuwaiti drama about two close friends facing contrasting family struggles. One is forced into marriage by her father, losing her mother’s support, while the other fears losing her father’s love when he remarries. The series explores themes of forced marriage and family breakdown with realistic storytelling and strong performances.
Acting
Hayat Al-Fahad's silent rebellion speaks volumes.
Writing
Social realism that respects audience intelligence.
Creator
Tareq Othman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Walls helped pioneer Gulf television's shift toward social issue drama, influencing a generation of Arab women-centered storytelling.
Tareq Othman cast Hayat Al-Fahad against type — her controlled performance as Mariam deliberately subverted her usual vibrant screen presence.
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