

Layla
2025-03-21 · 100 min · ★ 6.6
When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.
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- Directors
- Amrou Al-Kadhi
- Production companies
- Film4 Productions, BFI, Significant Productions, Fox Cub Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bilal HasnaLayla
Louis GreatorexMax
Safiyya IngarPrincy
Terique JarrettFelix
Self EsteemEmily
Emma McDonaldAreej
Ghazi Al RuffaiTravis
BabyCornucopia
Freddie ThorpJonathan
Ali BaroutiHaydar
Buket KomurSara
Matthew Jacobs MorganJordan
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