BENEATH THE LEAF OF ABSENCE

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BENEATH THE LEAF OF ABSENCE

"Ephemeral years of solitude and truth."

2025

0h 5m

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Drama

Overview

A sister struggling with loneliness after the sudden absence of her brother

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2 featured cast members

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Nadia AL- Juboor

Saad AL-Juboor

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Directed by: Abdulrahman aldossary

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