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The Perfect Candidate
Mar 6, 2020 · 1h 44m
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Drama
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A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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CAST
Mila Al-Zahrani
Dr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al Awadh
Sara
Dae Al Hilali
Selma
Khalid Abdulrhim
Abdulaziz
Shafi Al Harthy
Mohammed
Mohamed Othman
Himself
Nojoud Ahmed
Dr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'th
Khadeeja
Directed by
Haifaa al-Mansour
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
AR
Budget
—
Revenue
$1,338,195
Production
Razor Film Produktion, NDR, Al Mansour Est. for Audiovisual Media, ARD
Country
SA
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