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Whispering Sands

Whispering Sands

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Whispering Sands

2018

1h 35m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A Canadian woman of Arab descent undertakes a trip and hires a guide to help her find a specific place in the Tunisian desert. To encourage her to reveal her secret, the guide tells her Sufi stories inspired by his childhood.

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Hichem Rostom

Hichem Rostom

Dorra Zarrouk

Dorra Zarrouk

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Directed by: Nacer Khemir
Written by: Nacer Khemir

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