Wadjda
Aug 31 2012
•2h 38m
•Drama
An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.
Cast
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Reem Abdullah
Mother
Waad Mohammed
Wadjda
Abdullrahman Algohani
Abdullah
Ahd Kamel
Ms. Hussa
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