'Waking Lions' tells the stirring tale of Eitan Green, a neurosurgeon who, driving home after a tiring shift, hits an African migrant on a deserted road and flees, fearing the consequences. His life unravels when the victim's widow appears at his doorstep the next day, aware of his heinous secret. Rather than seeking financial compensation, she demands an unconventional form of reparation, plunging Eitan into a world rife with secrets, deception, and moral quandaries. The story navigates the treacherous terrains of guilt, survival, and illicit desires, examining the dark recesses of the human soul and the lengths one might go to protect their family and reputation.