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The Honest Poet

The Honest Poet

2025•29m
Documentary

Through a child's lens, The Honest Poet reveals a rarely seen side of Afghanistan, following 11-year-old Raheem on a journey through his country and into the homes and hearts of his people.

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Production

13th Generation Productions

Language

FA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Rahim Haidari

themselves

Telaa Mohammad

themselves

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