A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 1, 2015
Original Title:
بوصلة
Genres:
Comedy | Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 40
When Mishal is compelled to travel to Berlin to prove his marriage to the scholarship student Nora at the cultural attaché’s office, his relentless curiosity drives him to explore the bustling Western city. But his presence quickly stirs suspicion and chaos when he realizes that finding the Qibla in Berlin is a puzzle, with each person praying in a different direction. As Mishal hops from one adventure to the next in search of the “right” direction, his journey spirals into a series of comedic encounters that spark curiosity and questions wherever he goes.
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