Seven-year-old Kareem eagerly awaits the return of his father, who has spent years working abroad. With childlike wonder, he prepares for the reunion, dreaming of the toy train his father promised and sketching a portrait from an old wedding photo. But when his father finally arrives, Kareem is faced with a man he doesn’t recognize—changed in appearance and spirit. As the house fills with celebration, Kareem quietly navigates the emotional distance growing between his memories and reality. “Kareem” is a delicate and intimate exploration of a child’s yearning, the quiet unraveling of long-held hopes, and the bittersweet reality of reuniting with a father who feels like a stranger.