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The Perfect Candidate
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The Perfect Candidate

2020-03-06 · 104 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

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Production details

Directors
Haifaa al-Mansour
Production companies
Razor Film Produktion, NDR, Al Mansour Est. for Audiovisual Media, ARD
Countries
Germany, Saudi Arabia
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,338,195

Top Cast

Mila Al-ZahraniMila Al-ZahraniDr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al AwadhSara
Dae Al HilaliDae Al HilaliSelma
Khalid AbdulrhimAbdulaziz
Shafi Al HarthyMohammed
Mohamed OthmanHimself
Nojoud AhmedDr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'thKhadeeja
Tareq Al KhaldiOmar
Reema MohammedBadria (voice)
Ismaee NasserAnas
Rakan AbdulhamanMajid

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