6.8Scales · 2020
Scales (2020) is a Fantasy / Drama film directed by Shahad Ameen, starring Ashraf Barhoum, Basima Hajjar, Fatima Al Taei.
FantasyDrama
6.8Overview
Hayat, a 12-year-old strong-willed girl, lives in a poor fishing village governed by dark tradition, in which every family must give away a daughter to the sea creatures who inhabit the waters near by. In turn, the sea creatures are hunted by the men of the village. Saved from this ordeal by her father, Hayat is outcasted by her village and considered a curse. But Hayat never surrenders. When Hayat’s mother gives birth to her new-born brother, Hayat must accept the brutal custom by sacrificing herself to these creatures or find a way to escape.
Cast
Ashraf Barhoum, Basima Hajjar, Fatima Al Taei, Haifa Al-Agha, Hafssa Faisal, Abdulaziz Shtian, Ibrahim Al-Hasawi, Rida Ismail
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What is "Scales" about?
Hayat, a 12-year-old strong-willed girl, lives in a poor fishing village governed by dark tradition, in which every family must give away a daughter to the sea creatures who inhabit the waters near by. In turn, the sea creatures are hunted by the men of the village. Saved from this ordeal by her father, Hayat is outcasted by her village and considered a curse. But Hayat never surrenders. When Hayat’s mother gives birth to her new-born brother, Hayat must accept the brutal custom by sacrificing herself to these creatures or find a way to escape.
When was "Scales" released?
Scales was released in 2020.
Who stars in "Scales"?
The cast includes Ashraf Barhoum, Basima Hajjar, Fatima Al Taei, Haifa Al-Agha.
