Having just moved to New York for two weeks, Adriana Nordin Manan witnessed a devastating event that left a long-lasting impact on the United States and its people - the Sept 11 attacks.

She had left Malaysia for studies and, after the attacks, she observed divisions and arguments among the community and families at her newfound home.

“I was in an international school where it got very heated. We had students from everywhere. I had these big questions, really, about polarisation… and how families can be split apart based on opinions on politics,” she said.

Going on to study political science and anthropology in university, Adriana (above, right) was naturally curious about people’s behaviour.

That innate curiosity, plus the fact that she always have wanted to write a play, led to 'Fault Lines'.

'Fault Lines' is...