The main character of Nimer Rashed's short film "Baghdad Express" is Maya, a young girl who
is employed at her father's restaurant. We see Maya leaving for an interview, which turns out to
be for a scholarship to a fashion school.
The movie continues while Maya and Talal discuss things in the kitchen of the Baghdad Express
restaurant. Maya gets encouragement from Talal, who also wishes her success in the interview.
An additional scene shows Maya discussing being a dreamer and going out with her colleague
Louise. Maya is seen administering an injection to her father at home.
Maya is asked by the interviewer why she is so interested in fashion. Maya recalls a day when
she and her mother used to sew together. In a different scene, it is revealed that Maya's father
is unaware of the interview and is against how she spends time with Louise and Talal.
Talal is fired by the father, upsetting Maya. He subsequently expresses regret to Maya and
rehires Talal. The modeling school sends Maya a letter, but she is hesitant to open it. Maya
considers her father when the interviewer asks if she can fully commit to the training. After
rejecting the idea of going out with her best friend Louise, the conclusion depicts Maya burning
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