Buried Secrets

A mother and her two daughters have lived in secrecy for years within an abandoned house where they once worked as servants. Their hidden existence is threatened when a young couple moves into the property. The tension rises as one of the teenagers accidentally exposes a dark family secret to the newcomers, risking the women's safety and their place of refuge.

Written and directed by Raja Amari, this drama and mystery is the first of two films listed in her chronology. The production was a collaboration between Tunisia, France, and Switzerland, supported by companies including Canal+ and Rouge International. The cast features Hafsia Herzi as Aicha, Sondos Belhassen as Radia, and Wassila Dari as the mother, alongside Rim El Benna, Dhafer L'Abidine, and Taoufik Ayeb.

Released on September 4, 2009, the film has a runtime of 91 minutes. It holds a moderate audience reception, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 231 votes.