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The Book of Sun
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The Book of Sun

2020-07-30 · 130 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Comedy · Thriller

In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.

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Directors
Faris Godus
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Countries
Saudi Arabia
Status
Released

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Baraa AlemBaraa Alemحسام الخياط
Sohayb GodusSohayb Godusمحمد عرابي
Ismail AlhassanIsmail Alhassanمعن بنجر
Ahmed Al-SaddamAhmed Al-Saddamابراهيم فوزان
Nawaf AlshubailiNawaf Alshubailiمصلح السويدي
Nadia Malaikaوالدة حسام
Faris GodusFaris Godusمجدي
Khalid Al Sabbanوالد حسام
Eyad Ayman Kaifi

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