Movie Description
Captain Abu Raed
(2008)Overview
Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.
Featured Crew
- Director : Amin Matalqa
- Producer : Laith Majali,Amin Matalqa,Kenneth Kokin
- Writer : Amin Matalqa
- Editor : Laith Majali
- Cast : Nadim Sawalha,Rana Sultan,Hussein Al-Sous,Odai Qedese,Ghandi Saber,Dina Raad-Yaghnam,Mohammad Qteshtat,Nadim Mushahwar,Faisal Majali,Lina Attel,Ali Maher,Khaled Al-Safi,Rami Samara,Ayat Najah Abd Al-Sadeq,Khuloud Khaled Issa,Lara Sawalha
Cast
Abu Raed
Nour
Murad
Tareq
Abu Murad
Um Murad
Hilal
Sameh
Ziad
Nour's Mom
Nour' s Dad
Ali
Rami
Petra
Khuloud
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Facts
Original TitleCaptain Abu Raed
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-02-06
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesPaper and Pen Films,GigaPix Studios
Genres
- Drama
