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The Silence
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The Silence

1980-03-01 · 126 min · Not rated

Drama · Romance

The events take place in Kuwait in the 1940s before the advent of oil, and the story of a shy love in the conservative society between Mary and Khalifa, and the obstacles they face.

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Production details

Directors
هاشم الشخص
Production companies
Kuwait TV
Countries
Kuwait
Status
Released
Budget
USD 468,000
Revenue
USD 700,000

Top Cast

Khaled Al-NafisiKhaled Al-Nafisi
Hayat Al-FahadHayat Al-Fahad
Ahmad Al-SalehAhmad Al-Saleh
Mariam Al GhadbanMariam Al Ghadban
Ibrahim Al-SallalIbrahim Al-Sallal
Khalid Al-ObaidKhalid Al-Obaid
Ali Al-BuraikiAli Al-Buraiki
Abdelaziz Al-NemashAbdelaziz Al-Nemash
Zainab Al-DahiZainab Al-Dahi
Salem Al Faqa'anSalem Al Faqa'an
Saleh MusaSaleh Musa
Faihan Al-ArbeedFaihan Al-Arbeed
Basma HamadaBasma Hamada
Abdullah GloomAbdullah Gloom

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