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A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
Top billed cast
Mila AlzahraniDr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al AwadhSara
Dae Al HilaliSelma- Khalid AbdulrhimAbdulaziz
- Shafi Al HarthyMohammed
- Mohamed OthmanHimself
- Nojoud AhmedDr. Abeer
- Khadeeja Mua'thKhadeeja
- Tareq Al KhaldiOmar
- Reema MohammedBadria (voice)
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