TLDR;
This video tells the tragic story of Raja, a young woman from Syria, who becomes entangled in a complicated and dangerous relationship with her wealthy boss, Adham. The story unfolds with Raja's family facing financial struggles, leading her to work in Adham's factory. Their relationship turns into a secret affair, which leads to Raja's pregnancy and eventually her murder. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed within Adham's family, ultimately uncovering the shocking truth behind Raja's death.
- Raja's affair with her boss leads to pregnancy and murder.
- Adham's daughter and son-in-law, Amal and Jalal, kill Raja to protect their inheritance.
- The neighbor lawyer helps to uncover the truth.
Raja's Difficult Circumstances and Employment [0:00]
In 1990s Damascus, Raja, the eldest daughter of a struggling family, faces immense pressure when her father's failing health prevents him from working. With the family's financial situation worsening, Raja is forced to drop out of school, where she dreamed of studying engineering, to find work and support her family. Despite her intelligence, Raja lacks job qualifications and struggles to find employment until she secures a position at a cotton factory.
Raja's Relationship with Adham, the Factory Owner [3:30]
Raja's hard work and beauty quickly catch the attention of Adham, the factory owner, who is significantly older than her. Adham begins to favor Raja, eventually promoting her to his personal secretary. As Raja becomes Adham's secretary, he showers her with gifts and attention, confiding in her about his unhappy marriage and his worries about his daughter, Amal. Their relationship deepens, leading to a love affair despite the significant age and social differences between them.
Raja Becomes a Maid in Adham's House [9:47]
Adham's wife insists on hiring a maid, leading Raja to propose a shocking plan: she will work as their live-in maid. Driven by her love for Adham and a desire to be close to him, Raja convinces Adham to agree to her plan. She transforms her appearance to be less attractive and is hired as a maid in Adham's house, where she diligently performs her duties while secretly continuing her affair with Adham.
Suspicion and Discovery of Raja's Pregnancy [22:03]
After ten months, Adham's daughter, Amal, notices changes in Raja's behavior and suspects that she is pregnant. Amal shares her suspicions with her husband, Jalal, who also observes Raja's interactions with Adham and begins to suspect an affair. Amal and Jalal become increasingly concerned about the potential impact of Raja's pregnancy on their inheritance.
The Murder of Raja and Initial Investigation [24:44]
Faced with the risk of his affair being exposed and his wife's growing suspicions, Adham decides to end his relationship with Raja and asks her to leave their house. However, Raja reveals that she is pregnant and refuses to leave, fearing that her family will kill her for being pregnant out of wedlock. Adham is horrified and tries to convince her to have an abortion, but Raja refuses, leading to a desperate situation. One day, Adham receives a call from his son-in-law, Jalal, urging him to come home immediately, only to find that Raja has fallen from the eighth floor of his house and died.
Unraveling the Truth: Forensic Evidence and Jalal's Confession [33:50]
A neighbor, who is a lawyer, becomes suspicious of the circumstances surrounding Raja's death and convinces her family to grant him power of attorney. He requests a thorough forensic examination, which reveals inconsistencies with a typical fall, including the way Raja was holding a piece of cloth and the condition of her internal organs. The forensic report also reveals that Raja was four months pregnant, confirming the motive for murder. Initially, suspicion falls on Adham, but his alibi checks out. The investigation then turns to Adham's wife and daughter, eventually uncovering Jalal's involvement.
Motive and Justice [45:34]
Jalal confesses to killing Raja, revealing that he and Amal were motivated by greed and a desire to protect their inheritance. They feared that if Adham married Raja and had children with her, their share of the inheritance would be diminished. Jalal is sentenced to life imprisonment, while Amal receives a 15-year prison sentence for her involvement in covering up the crime. The story concludes with a reflection on Raja's tragic fate and the devastating consequences of greed and betrayal.