Basma
A young Saudi woman studying abroad returns to Jeddah, where she learns that her family has been shielding her from difficult truths.
Directed by Fatima Al-Banawi
Written by Fatima Al-Banawi
Produced by: Walaa Bahefzallah, Mohamed Hefzy
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