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Captain Abu Raed
“A humanistic triumph...”
7.7 / 10• 2008• 1h 42m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Nadim Sawalha
Abu Raed
Lead
Rana Sultan
Nour
HA
Hussein Al-Sous
Murad
OQ
Odai Qedese
Tareq
GS
Ghandi Saber
Abu Murad
DR
Dina Raad-Yaghnam
Um Murad
MQ
Mohammad Qteshtat
Hilal
NM
Nadim Mushahwar
Sameh
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Amin Matalqa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Captain Abu Raed is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
