May in the Summer is a 2013 independent drama film written and directed by Cherien Dabis. The film follows May Brennan, a successful writer who is engaged to a man named Ziad. May decides to return to her hometown of Amman, Jordan to prepare for her wedding and to reunite with her family, including her estranged father.
However, upon her arrival, May discovers that her parents - a Palestinian mother and Jordanian father - are going through a bitter divorce. She also experiences culture shock as she struggles to reconcile her Western upbringing with her Arab heritage. May is forced to confront her own identity and the choices she has made in her life.
Throughout her journey, May reconnects with her two sisters, Yasmine and Dalia, as well as her mother, ahead of her wedding day. As she navigates their complex relationships, May also rekindles an old flame with a Muslim man named Karim, who challenges her beliefs and values.
The film explores themes of family, identity, and cultural clashes. It was praised for its nuanced portrayal of Arab culture and its representation of a strong, independent Arab woman. The cast includes Hiam Abbass, Bill Pullman, and Alia Shawkat as May Brennan.