Sea Shadow

Mansoor, a 16 year-old teenager, living in a coastal "freej" (an Emirati neighborhood), has strong feelings for 16 year-old girl Kaltham. But culture and tradition, as well as family hardship, make it difficult for him to express his feelings. A conversation with his "know-it-all" friend convinces him that a gift is the best way to express love, and so, he begins to look for ways to save money for the gift without arousing the suspicion of his family and friends.

Director: Nawaf Al-Janahi

Cast: Omar Al Mulla, Neven Madi, Khadeeja Al Taie, Abrar Al Hamad, Aisha Abdulrahman, Hasan Rajab, Ahmed Iraj, Bilal Abdullah

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