Overview
A coming of age fable of a Somali boy as he struggles to survive in his war-torn land.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film (2013)
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Music
Music by Marcel Khalife
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Bryan BuckleyScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 12, 2012
- Original language
- Somali
- Countries
- South Africa, United States of America
Cast
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