To Dad and Mom with Love
A Kuwaiti family in the 1980s faces everyday struggles of parenting, discipline, and tradition. This heartfelt drama explores universal family dynamics within a changing cultural landscape.
Season 1
In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.
1. The Crutch
0.0Oct 1, 1980A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.
2. The Watchful Eye
0.0Oct 8, 1980A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.
3. The Project
0.0Oct 15, 1980A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.
4. The Secretary
0.0Oct 22, 1980Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.
5. The Return
0.0Oct 29, 1980Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.
6. Sick Leave
0.0Nov 5, 1980When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.
7. The Gift
0.0Nov 12, 1980An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.
8. Such a Good Boy
0.0Nov 19, 1980A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.
9. Dawaih
0.0Nov 26, 1980Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.
10. The Nightmare (Part 1)
0.0Dec 3, 1980As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.
11. The Nightmare (Part 2)
0.0Dec 10, 1980Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.
12. Relief
0.0Dec 17, 1980A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.
13. The Awaited Guest
0.0Dec 24, 1980A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.