To Dad and Mom with Love

Season 1

1980 · 13 episodes

In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Crutch

   1 Oct 1980

   A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.

2. 2

   2. The Watchful Eye

   8 Oct 1980

   A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.

3. 3

   3. The Project

   15 Oct 1980

   A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.

4. 4

   4. The Secretary

   22 Oct 1980

   Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.

5. 5

   5. The Return

   29 Oct 1980

   Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.

6. 6

   6. Sick Leave

   5 Nov 1980

   When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.

7. 7

   7. The Gift

   12 Nov 1980

   An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.

8. 8

   8. Such a Good Boy

   19 Nov 1980

   A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.

9. 9

   9. Dawaih

   26 Nov 1980

   Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.

10. 10

    10. The Nightmare (Part 1)

    3 Dec 1980

    As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.

11. 11

    11. The Nightmare (Part 2)

    10 Dec 1980

    Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.

12. 12

    12. Relief

    17 Dec 1980

    A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.

13. 13

    13. The Awaited Guest

    24 Dec 1980

    A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.