The Station

The Station (2026)



المحطّة

10.0 2026 112 min France, Germany, Jordan, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Yemen

Director: Sara Ishaq

Cast: Manal Al-Maliki, Abeer Mohammad, Rashad Alrajeh, Saleh Almershahe, Randa Mohammad

Drama
In a divided town scarred by war, Layal manages a gas station strictly for women, but her world tilts when her 12-year-old brother starts yearning to shed childhood and claim his place as a man. The fragile balance shatters when her long-absent sister reappears with an offer that involves their brother, forcing the siblings to confront buried tensions and test the bonds that hold them together.

More About This Film

The Station, also known by its Arabic title Al Mahatta, is set in war-torn Yemen and follows Layal, who runs a women-only fuel station that becomes a rare safe space where women from very different backgrounds can gather. The station provides the setting for conversations about family, gender, conflict, and the pressures of everyday life.

Directed by Sara Ishaq, the film balances drama with elements of humor and social observation. A central family conflict develops when Layal's estranged sister returns with an unexpected proposal involving Layal's younger brother, forcing the siblings to confront ideas about identity and what it means to grow up in a fractured society.

  • Sara Ishaq directed and co-wrote the film.
  • Nadia Eliewat is also credited as a writer and producer.
  • The principal cast includes Manal Al-Mulaiki, Abeer Mohammed, Amal Ismail, and Rashad Khaled.
  • The film is a Yemen-Netherlands-France-Jordan-Germany-Norway-Qatar co-production.
  • It received a nomination in its 2026 festival and awards cycle.

Where to Watch

The Station has primarily followed a festival and theatrical path, with digital availability dependent on international distribution deals.