Algiers

Algiers is the name of the city in which Harun and his family lived when his brother was murdered. He and his mother moved out of the city of Algiers soon after Musa died. Harun was so afraid of the city he was not even able to go back there to do his own investigation of his brother’s death.

Oran

Oran is the city in which Harun lives as an adult. It is also in Oran where the bar is located where Harun meets to talk to the graduate student who wants to write a story about Musa and his death.

Djebel Zendel

Djebel Zendel is the name of the bar where Harun meets the graduate student to tell him Musa’s story.

Hadjout

Hadjout is the name of the village where Harun’s mother lives. She and Harun moved to this village after they left Algiers...