The Good Omen
Genres
Overview
In Bahraini culture and traditions, the Good Omen is the act of hanging the "thobe al-nashal," a woman's traditional dress, usually reserved for important celebrations, over the roof of one's home as the joyous announcement of the return of a family member from travel, or a long absence.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
26 min
Release Date
2009-05-14
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Jamal Al-Ghailan
Mohammed
Ahmed Esa
Hussain
Abdulla Malik
Jassim
Mariam Ziman
Um Mohammed
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