The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

6.6

Mar 06 2020

2h 44m

Drama

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

Mila Alzahrani

Mila Alzahrani

Dr. Maryam Alsafan

Nora Al Awadh

Nora Al Awadh

Sara

Dae Al Hilali

Dae Al Hilali

Selma

Khalid Abdulrhim

Khalid Abdulrhim

Abdulaziz

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