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Whispering Sands

Whispering Sands

2018•1h 35m
Drama

A Canadian woman of Arab descent undertakes a trip and hires a guide to help her find a specific place in the Tunisian desert. To encourage her to reveal her secret, the guide tells her Sufi stories inspired by his childhood.

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Production

Wallada Productions

Language

AR

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Released

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Hichem Rostom

Hichem Rostom

Dorra Zarrouk

Dorra Zarrouk

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