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Arabic Secret

Arabic Secret

2017•52m•1.0/10
Documentary

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1.0/10(1)

One who doesn't have roots won't be able to grow wings-a documentary project about a man tracking his origins to the Middle East and establishing a connection with his father, whom he have never met before.

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Production

Wajda Studio, Telewizja Polska

Language

PL

Status

Released

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Cast

Kamil Filipek

Himself

Ilham al Madfai

Himself

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