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"Bound by tradition. Controlled by no one."

2020-11-12
6.8
ar 74m
FantasyDrama
Hayat, a 12-year-old strong-willed girl, lives in a poor fishing village governed by dark tradition, in which every family must give away a daughter to the sea creatures who inhabit the waters near by. In turn, the sea creatures are hunted by the men of the village. Saved from this ordeal by her father, Hayat is outcasted by her village and considered a curse. But Hayat never surrenders. When Hayat’s mother gives birth to her new-born brother, Hayat must accept the brutal custom by sacrificing herself to these creatures or find a way to escape.

Producer

Ben Ross

Writer

Shahad Ameen

Director

Shahad Ameen

Producer

Paul Miller

Co-Producer

Stephen Strachan

Editor

Ali Salloum

Status

Released

Countries

  • Iraq
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates

Companies

  • Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund
  • Iraqi Independent Film Central
  • Escape Pictures
  • Film Solution

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