Jumaa and the Sea
2007 · 68 min · Drama
“Between the tides of tradition and the dreams of a new life, one fisherman’s journey shapes the future.”
Set in a coastal Emirati village during the 1950s, the film follows a fisherman named Juma who strives to fulfill his late wife's wish of educating their two sons—particularly Rashid, who dreams of a wealthy life. This creates a conflict between tradition and personal ambition amid subtle social transformations.
- Director
- Hani al-Shaibani
- Released
- October 14, 2007
- Language
- English
Cast
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