Jumaa and the Sea
“Between the tides of tradition and the dreams of a new life, one fisherman’s journey shapes the future.”
October 14, 2007
1h 8m
Overview
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.
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