Jeanne travels to their mother’s homeland—an unnamed Middle Eastern country heavily inspired by the Lebanese Civil War —to uncover the truth. The film weaves between the twins' present-day investigation and flashbacks of Nawal’s traumatic life as a political prisoner and victim of war. Key Highlights
The film opens with the death of Nawal Marwan (Lubna Azabal). Her notary, Jean Lebel (Rémy Girard), delivers her final requests: Jeanne (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) must deliver a letter to their father, whom they believed dead, and Simon (Maxim Gaudette) must deliver one to their brother, whose existence they never suspected. Reluctantly, the twins separate—Jeanne to investigate, Simon to follow later after his own crisis of conscience. Incendies 2010 Film
The film remains a touchstone in discussions about the ethics of war and the resilience of women. It serves as a stark reminder of how political conflicts destroy individual lives and how the truth, no matter how painful, is essential for reconciliation. Her notary, Jean Lebel (Rémy Girard), delivers her