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10 November 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
In the ancient city of Sana'a, true love is eternal morePlot:
A young photographer, Tariq, must choose between his love and his duty of this aristocratic family. He can either run away with his lover, an orphan from the lower class, or go through with his arranged marriage to the daughter of a judge. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
A fetching film showing Yemeni peoples' lives from the inside out moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Nabil Saber | ... | Tariq |
| Dania Hammoud | ... | Ines |
| Paolo Romano | ... | Federico |
| Sahar Alasbahi | ... | Amal |
| Redha Khoder | ... | Bilquis |
| Amal Ismail | ... | Hesiba |
| Tawquir Iskandar | ... | Ravi |
| Najla Atef | ... | Gheda |
| Yehia Ibrahim | ... | The Chief of Police |
| Fawziya Al Asbahi | ... | Noor / Hajja |
| Faten Abdoub Rebic Al-Nabhani | ... | Maya |
| Ghaima Saleh | ... | Amani |
| Mona Alasbahi | ... | Khadija |
| Yemen Abdullah | ... | Fathoum |
| Ousama Alhadi | ... | Yaseen |
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83 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
San'a, YemenFun Stuff
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Casting the lead actress proved very difficult as most Yemeni women worried that appearing in a film would hurt their prospects of marriage. A Lebanese actress was cast. moreFAQ
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I enjoyed this film, for the timeless story, comedic timing, and broad interest to audiences around the globe. I'm considering it for a film festival I'm organizing, and to have the opportunity to show Yemen as it appears in real life is priceless. Some of the characters are indeed caricatures, but the story still stands, and it's fun to watch. I found myself drawn in until the very end, but I must confess I hated the ending. I think it was probably due to disagreements and/or government restrictions that necessitated the ending, but won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it. View it as a sweet introduction to life in an under-represented part of the world, when it comes to cinema.