الظل · 2019

The Shadow

«In the depth of despair, a mother will be challenged to her limits.»

Nayla Al Khaja · 15 min · United Arab Emirates

The story of a sick 9-year old boy in the grip of uncontrolled phenomena - and the desperate measures his mother takes behind closed doors to save his life.

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Awards

3 wins & 6 nominations

Production companies

Epic Films (US), Senorita Films, ARRI Film & TV Services

Cast

• Sara Al Aqeeli

  Maryam

• Mohannad Huthail

  The Mulla / Mulla Youssif

• Miran Yazi

  Tamara

• Mona Ragab

  Hagar

• Abdulrahman Ahmed

  Sick Boy

• Abdulrazzaq Al Khaja

  Cousin #1

• Rashid Mohammed

  Cousin #2

• Mohammed Mahfoud

  The Mulla's Son