Al Rawy (2026)
In 1960s Sharjah, a grandfather opens a world of friendship to his granddaughter through his tales of pearl divers and life at sea. As she grows up, she learns that some stories pass from voice to voice, carrying the memory of a place.
Director: Youssef Akef
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Saleh Ahmed as Grandfather |
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Noora Mohammed Saif Ali Saif Almansoori as Granddaughter (age 10) |
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Meera Almidfa as Granddaughter (age 20) |
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Salama S. Almazrouei as Granddaughter (age 50) |
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Masoud Saif Muftah Al Manei as Majlis Owner |
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Hamad Ali Alseiari as Diver |
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Mohammad Naser Alseiari as Al-Seeb |
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Eissa Ahmed El Hammadi as Emirati Child |
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Mosaab Mohamed Alabdouli as First Mate |
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Meera Saif Juma Saif Al-Saadi as Granddaughter's Friend (age 10) |
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Hanaa Mohammed Obaid Al-Abiri as Granddaughter's Friend (age 50) |
| Directing | Youssef Akef | Director |
| Writing | Aisha Rashid Al-Hissan Al-Shamsi | Writer |
| Production | Maria Farraj | Producer |
| Production | Sherief Akram | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Nadine Yasser | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Dareen Arafa | Editor |
| Sound | Nihad | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Baha Alsehnawi | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nadda Aly | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Rawan Ghanem | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Mo Kheir Ali | Production Sound Mixer |