The Village Next to Paradise

The Village Next to Paradise

The Village Next to Paradise

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The Village Next to Paradise

2024

2h 13m

6.9(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.

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Production Companies

FreibeuterFilm

NiKo Film

Kazak Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Ahmed Ali Farah

Mamargade

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Anab Ahmed Ibrahim

Araweelo

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Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban

Cigaal

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Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale

Jama

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Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Faarax

Haji

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Maxamed Axmed Maxamed

Mandela

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Production

Maxamed Maxamuud Jaamac

Guure

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Maxamed Xusen Xasan

Jama's Father

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