The Village Next to Paradise
Genres
Overview
In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
133 min
Release Date
2024-11-08
Status
Released
Original Language
Somali
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
7.6
Ahmed Ali Farah
Mamargade
Anab Ahmed Ibrahim
Araweelo
Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban
Cigaal
Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale
Jama
Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Faarax
Haji
Maxamed Axmed Maxamed
Mandela
Maxamed Maxamuud Jaamac
Guure
Maxamed Xusen Xasan
Jama's Father
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