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Cast and credits
Actors | Adam Bakri, Leem Lubany, Waleed F. Zuaiter, Samer Bisharat, Eyad Hourani |
Producers | Hany Abu-Assad, Waleed F. Zuaiter, David Gerson |
Director | Hany Abu-Assad |
Writers | Hany Abu-Assad |
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English
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
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Run time
98 minutes
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