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Unknown Land
The movie that divided the Arab World
Genres
DramaFantasy
Overview
The Arab Spring, Yemen 2011. The revolution continues. It's the monsoon season and life goes on smoothly for the inhabitants of Socotra Island. Not far from land, a sailing boat bearing an Israeli flag sinks and the search for survivors begins. A castaway is washed ashore a secluded beach. On the other side of the island, a native dreams of the castaway seeking his help.This adventure begins through the castaway's body, a man who in the sinking of his life sees for the first time a chance to know gratefulness, to be reborn. Will he overthrow destiny? Will he get back alive?
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
78 min
Release Date
2015-05-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Manos Kokoromitis
Castaway
Shaiya Salem
Socotra Man
Daniel Plackett
Castaway's Voice
Katia Pantazi
The Woman in the Dreams
Suhad Nierat
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