Bekele Asfaw

Bekele Asfaw operates a crane at a scrapyard in Addis Ababa, relying on the subtle precision required to maneuver rusted car frames with care. He takes pride in his steady hands and a talent for pie-making that no longer has practical application but still symbolizes a connection to his past. At night, he is plagued by the sound of idling engines, which seep into his dreams as an echo of the constant doubt and responsibility he carries for his family.