The Cost of Dreams

Title: "The Cost of Dreams"
Opening Scene: (Home Village – A Farewell)
(A modest house at dawn. A 21-year-old man, AHMED, hugs his family. His mother wipes tears, his father pats his shoulder with pride, and his younger sister clutches his hand.)

Ahmed’s Mother: "Take care of yourself, Ahmed. Remember, your health is important too."

Ahmed (smiling): "Don’t worry, Ammi. I’ll make you all proud."

(Ahmed walks away, his family waving goodbye. A bus drives off into the sunrise.)

Scene 2: Arrival in the Middle East
(Ahmed steps off a plane, overwhelmed by the heat and towering buildings. Cut to him nervously starting his first day at a small company. An older colleague shows him the ropes.)

Colleague: "You’ve got potential, Ahmed. Just keep pushing."

(Montage: Ahmed working late nights, studying manuals, and learning skills quickly. His determination shines.)

Scene 3: A Step Forward
(A year passes. Ahmed receives a promotion letter. He calls his family on video.)

Ahmed: "Ammi, Abbu! I’ve been promoted!"

Ahmed’s Father (beaming): "Mashallah, beta! You’ve made us so proud."

(Cut to Ahmed working harder, saving money. Another montage shows him switching to a better company after three years. His family’s life back home improves: a new house is built, his sister gets married.)

Scene 4: The Cost of Sacrifice
(Ahmed’s health deteriorates. He’s shown coughing, skipping meals, and collapsing at work. He ends up in a hospital bed, exhausted.)

Doctor: "Ahmed, your body is breaking down. You need rest."

Ahmed: "I can’t stop now. My family is counting on me."

(The scene shifts between Ahmed working tirelessly and his family celebrating milestones back home, unaware of his condition.)

Scene 5: The Diagnosis
(Ahmed’s illness worsens. He’s diagnosed with blood cancer and begins treatment. His family flies in to be by his side. His mother holds his hand tightly.)

Ahmed’s Mother (sobbing): "We never wanted this for you. You gave us everything… but what about you?"

Ahmed (weakly smiling): "I just wanted you all to have a better life."

Scene 6: The End and Reflection
(Two years pass. Ahmed lies peacefully in his hospital bed, surrounded by his family. His sister places a photo of their new house beside him.)

(The screen fades to black as soft music plays.)

Text on Screen:
"Dreams drive us forward, but health is the foundation of every journey. Take care of yourself—because your loved ones want you, not just your sacrifices."