Jumaa and the Sea (2007)

Set in a coastal Emirati village during the 1950s, the film follows a fisherman named Juma who strives to fulfill his late wife's wish of educating their two sons—particularly Rashid, who dreams of a wealthy life. This creates a conflict between tradition and personal ambition amid subtle social transformations.

Released

2007-10-14

Genres

Drama

Runtime

68 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Hani al-Shaibani