Baq'a The Open Valley (2023)
Overview
While struggling to understand his place as a second generation Jordanian–born Palestinian, Abood's uncle returns from Canada with stories of his youth as a refugee following the Naksa. Soon after, and with his uncle's stories fresh in his mind, Abood finds himself lost in the streets of Amman, where he meets a young stranger who offers to guide him home as she shares her thoughts on the country, the people, and her identity as a Palestinian living in Jordan.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $4,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ar |
| Popularity | 0.1817 |
Directed By
Youssef Mutawe
Crew
Saja Kilani
Youssef Mutawe
Thomas Moray
Maram Mutawe
Mano Aswanth
Bayan Aldawihis
Youssef Mutawe
Youssef Mutawe
Youssef Mutawe
Youssef Mutawe
Igor Meshcheriakov
Youssef Mutawe
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