“I Will Wait” tells the story of “Suhailah,” a young mother who has to leave her baby with her neighbors every day in order to work and earn a living, while her husband is away fighting in the war. Over time, the neighbors become upset with the baby and refuse to continue taking care of him. Suhailah must find a way to ensure her baby’s safety while continuing to work until her husband returns from the war.

The performance of Rozhan Hamajaza in the role of “Suhailah” was deeply moving, as she brilliantly conveyed feelings of fear, patience, and resistance amidst harsh life circumstances. Her performance earned her the Best Actress Award at the 3rd edition of the Kobani International Film Festival – Yılmaz Güney Edition.

About the Actress: Rozhan Hamajaza

Rozhan Hamajaza was born on May 30, 1983, in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq. She completed her primary and secondary education there and graduated from the Theater Department at the Institute of Fine Arts in Sulaymaniyah. She has participated in 11 plays both inside and outside the institute and is a member of the “Actor Studio.”

Notable films she has starred in include:

“Baran” (which earned her the Best Actress Award at the 5th London Kurdish Film Festival)

“Post-War Stories”

“The Heart Sculpture” (2019)

“Tired” (2010)

“Kick Off Kirkuk” (2009)