Narrated by Bahraini creative influencer Omar Farooq, the film explores Japanese people's intense interactions with screens and resulting addictions.

The documentary, part of the Sync Spotlight series, ties together summit themes of technology and wellness.

Filmed in Japan, it reveals a contrast between Tokyo's bright lights and the dark side of loneliness and endless scrolling.

After the screening, Farooq and his team answered questions.

The filmmaker, named Farooq, asked attendees at the Ithra Cinema to place their phones in envelopes under their seats before the documentary premiere.

His goal was to create a phone-free and fully immersive experience for the audience.

The documentary takes viewers on a journey with Farooq as he interacts with locals, expats, and visitors in Japan about their relationship with technology and nature.

He spoke to families about the school system and adults about their preferences between city and country life.

A Japanese artist expressed the difficulty of maintaining close relationships in Tokyo due to lack of time and prioritizing online presence.

The speaker was Farooq, a wildly popular artist with 3.9 million followers on Instagram, who was in Tokyo for a documentary screening.

The discussion after the screening was moderated by Majed Z.

Samman and included Mohammed Alhajri and Ahmed Alsayed.

They sat on the floor, Japanese style, for the panel.

Farooq clarified that the documentary was not solely about Japan, but rather an exploration of hyper internet addiction and the resulting loss of real-world connection.

The text describes a thought-provoking question posed in a documentary about the future of technology's impact on society.

The speaker encourages viewers to reflect on their dependence on technology and not be passive consumers.

The documentary, produced by Ithra, had three sold-out screenings at the cinema, with languages including Arabic, English, and Japanese.