Bitter Sweetness
Bitter Sweetness
Genres
Overview
A child from a poor family is exposed to food poisoning. This poisoning almost claimed his life, presenting his father with two choices: either abandon his principles and disregard his son's rights, or uphold his dignity and the dignity of his family.
Details
Budget
$10000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
21 min
Release Date
2024-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
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