The Little Wars

The Little Wars

The Little Wars

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The Little Wars

1982

1h 48m

6.3(7 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Beirut resident Soraya is drawn to two men: daredevil photographer Nabil and Talal, who must embrace his feudal heritage when his father is kidnapped.

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Soraya Khoury

Soraya

Soraya Khoury

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Nabil Ismaïl

Nabil

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Roger Hawa

Talal

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Reda Khoury

La mère de Talal

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Youcef Hosni

L'oncle de Soraya

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Rifaat Tarabai

Selim

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Issam Hajali

Sami

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