Storyline
Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.
Cast & Crew
WK
Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji
Self
LeadLA
Latifa Abu Draa
Self
MT
Mohammad Tanji
Self
SK
Samia Khaled Tanji
Self
NT
Noaam Tanji
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christy Garland's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. What Walaa Wants is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
