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It runs a compact 14m.
Synopsis
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
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Cast
- Nawal SalimNaureen Shah
- Abdul-Shakur AlawiYousef Ahmed
- Indira LayneAbeer Ahmed
- Malaika Hennie-HamadiKhadija Ahmed
- Bahaa TalisSheikh Mahmood
- Gurbir Bal GogoNoor Aunty
- Nancy Yang YuDr. Kim
- Chloe NavaDania
- Sam LowenNurse
Themes
immigrantsuicidecanadamuslimcommunitymental health