The Village Next to Paradise

Nov 8, 2024

2h 13m

★ 7.8

Overview

In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

FreibeuterFilm

Maanmaal ACC

NiKo Film

Kazak Productions

The Village Next to Paradise Trailers

Cast

Mamargade

Ahmed Ali Farah

Araweelo

Anab Ahmed Ibrahim

Cigaal

Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban

Jama

Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale

Haji

Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Faarax

Mandela

Maxamed Axmed Maxamed

Guure

Maxamed Maxamuud Jaamac

Jama's Father

Maxamed Xusen Xasan

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