AlRawabi School for Girl

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

PRODUCED BY FILMIZION

School used to be my favourite place.

I used to love going to school… every day.

I used to have friends, lots of them.

And life was good.

What did you do?

Let's go… before somebody sees us!

But not after today.

Now…

school has turned into a living nightmare.

CREATED BY TIMA SHOMALI AND SHIRIN KAMAL

DIRECTED BY TIMA SHOMALI

When I found her, she was unconscious, so I went to get help.

But there was no one else around.

Or at least, I didn't see anyone.

Maybe there's someone else who saw it all?

Yeah, what happened to Mariam was really bad,

and honestly, it's sad.

But I don't really pay attention to what girls like her are doing.

We've never been that close, to be honest.

She's always thought she's better than everyone else.

The vibe in here's a little too serious.

Like an action film, you know? CSI: Rawabi.

Ooh.

Erm…

So, why have I been brought in?

Mariam's my best friend.

Actually, Mariam's my only friend.

I mean, how could anyone do that to her?

I mean, it's just… I don't get it.

TWO WEEKS EARLIER

Good morning, Miss Lamia.

-Good morning! -Hey, tomboy. What's up?

Hey, you. Look at me when I'm talking to you.

What's your problem, Layan?

You're the problem.

I have a question. So, when you drag yourself out of bed,

does the masculine look come naturally or do you have to try really hard?

I'm not sure. But here's a question.

When you get out of bed in the mornings, I imagine the bitchiness comes naturally,

or do you have to try really hard?

Girls, please.

Sit down.

That was awesome.

Sorry I didn't come to the cinema last night.

I was doing homework and didn't realise how late it was.

As usual.

So, how was it? Anything good?

Yeah! I got to see Zac Efron's abs.

His abs are so amazing. Ooh!

Don't worry, I blocked the school numbers from my mum's mobile phone.

So now, even if they want to call her,

they won't be able to.

Oh, my God, Layan. You should be a CIA agent.

What? Something wrong?

Forget about that.

Show me the outfit you've chosen for tonight.

Ooh. Going with the sexy look today?

I like it, Layan.

Shut it.

So, you ready? It's almost time.

Don't worry. I was born ready.

-So, next stop? -Next stop.

Why are you stuffing your face? I mean, seriously, Dina, stop eating.

Sorry.

Like some?

Psst.

Mr Abu Hamdi, can we please change the station?

Go back to your seat.

Hey, you two, you need to move. We need your seats.

Move it.

I'm not moving anywhere.

Move it, she said. Or don't you get it?

Back off, will you?

Come on, ladies, sit down.

Dina, just ignore them.

Oh, Layan, what's wrong with you?

Do as you're told next time.

My uniform is ruined!

See, Mr Abu Hamdi,

even Miss Lamia wants us to play another song.

- Settle down! -Oh, my God, Miss Lamia!

Help, please. Dina spilled tea and made a mess.

Miss, it wasn't me!

Sit down. And you as well! Sit down!

"How I wish I could wake up one day

to find that my language has finally allowed me

to speak freely of my longing for love…"

Sorry. Excuse me. Excuse me.

Hi.

So, I guess it didn't work, then?

Are you being serious?

Can you still see it?

Well, erm, a bit, yeah.

Only if you have eyes.

I wish those girls weren't on our bus route.

Who do they think they are,

bossing us around like they think they're the Mafia.

-Quiet! -Sorry.

Teachers, please begin the inspection of your students.

Excellent.

Bravo.

-What's in your pocket? -Miss, it's nothing.

The rules are very clear.

Everyone else seems to know.

Mobile phones are not to be used

during the school day, my child.

-Give it to me. -I honestly didn't realise.

Hand it over. Come on.

What are you looking at?

Bitch.

Mariam, let me see… Bravo.

Well done!

Dina.

What happened to you?

Miss Abeer, I swear it was an accident. We were on the bus and the tea--

Shh! Go see matron and get a clean shirt.

-Right away. -All that work for nothing.

Tuck your shirt in.

Yes, ma'am.

Where's Layan?

She's not here today, Miss. She's ill.

Yeah, poor Layan, she got the flu. You should hear her--

Okay, okay. I get it. She's ill.

I need a note from her parents.

Of course, Miss.

Let me see. Good.

Well, er, why did you choose this place?

This was the only place that's open this early,

and you told me you were worried someone might see us together, remember?

Plus, we can relax a bit here.

Why are you scared?

Okay, this place is a bit creepy,

but don't be scared.

Come on, it doesn't matter where we are right now.

What matters is that we're finally meeting after a month of just texting.

You were definitely worth the wait, Layan.

Hey, you're the one who refused to come over to mine.

Well, I hope you don't live in a place like this.

Well, maybe you should come over and see for yourself.

FORERUNNERS AND INNOVATORS

Good morning, girls.

Good morning, Miss Abeer.

I'd like you to all meet Noaf.

Noaf has just joined our school

and starting today, she will be your new classmate.

Starting a new school in the middle of the year?

Did someone get into trouble?

Tell us, Noaf. Go on.