Honor is thicker than blood, and women bear the responsibility for men's honor. Virginity and ideals of chastity are highly valued, and the slightest mistake can be punished with death. The girls get a short life of freedom.
The violence and control of the girls escalates and they come to the painful realization that they are not allowed to love or be who they want. A rumor spreads in the family and makes Nour's life even more limited.