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2008

1h 24m

6.2(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

A determined young woman goes up against the Moroccan traditions where the only way for a girl is marriage and children.

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Production Companies

Jem Productions

France 2 Cinéma

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Hafsia Herzi

Sofia - adult

Hafsia Herzi

Acting

Farida Khelfa

The mother

Farida Khelfa

Acting

Maher Kamoun

The father

Maher Kamoun

Costume & Make-Up

Alexandra Martinez

Sofia enfant

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Acting

Amal Ayouch

Mme Laktani

Amal Ayouch

Acting

Salim Gharbi

Amar

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Acting

Fatima Hernadi

La Tante

Fatima Hernadi

Acting

Mourad Zaoui

Mehdi

Mourad Zaoui

Acting

Mohcine Nadifi

Kamel

Mohcine Nadifi

Acting

Narjisse Dubois

Unknown Role

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