Bibi
Genres
Overview
In suburban London, on New Years Eve in 1999, an Afghan housewife lives cut off from society by her controlling husband. In secret, with the aid of a present gifted by her mother, she sets out to reconnect with the world.
Details
Budget
$6115
Revenue
$0
Runtime
10 min
Release Date
2022-05-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
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