Summary
A coming of age fable of a Somali boy as he struggles to survive in his war-torn land.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 64GoodWatch 65
IMDb7.0
Audience score58%
Released
2012
April 12, 2012
14 years ago
Language
Somali
Original language
Made in
South Africa
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Bryan Buckley Director, Screenplay
Production · 1
- Mino Jarjoura Producer
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