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The Perfect Candidate
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Title: The Perfect Candidate

Release Date: 6 Mar 2020

Runtime: 1h 44m

Genre: Drama

Director: Razor Film Produktion, NDR, Al Mansour Est. for Audiovisual Media, ARD

Production Companies: Razor Film Produktion, NDR, Al Mansour Est. for Audiovisual Media, ARD

Overview: A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (93 votes)

Cast

  • Dr. Maryam Alsafan: Mila Alzahrani
  • Sara: Nora Al Awadh
  • Selma: Dae Al Hilali
  • Abdulaziz: Khalid Abdulrhim
  • Mohammed: Shafi Al Harthy
  • Himself: Mohamed Othman
  • Dr. Abeer: Nojoud Ahmed
  • Khadeeja: Khadeeja Mua'th
  • Omar: Tareq Al Khaldi
  • Badria (voice): Reema Mohammed
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