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Alitisal (The Call)

Alitisal (The Call)

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Alitisal (The Call)

"Would you answer the call?"

2024

0h 18m

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Drama

Thriller

Overview

As a deadly explosion shatters Lebanon three immigrant siblings living abroad confront their mental health struggles amid uncertainty about their parents' fate.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Omar Sidani

George

Vanessa Issa

Noor

Marc Yammine

Wissam

Dima-Thalia Rizk

News Reporter (voice)

Jean-Paul Osta

Bystander (voice)

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Directed by: Sabine Kahwaji
Written by: Sabine Kahwaji
Jonathan Akkawi
Produced by: Jonathan Akkawi

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