The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

Original Title: المرشحة المثالية

★ 6.720201h 44minGermanyAR
Drama

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

Director
Haifaa al-Mansour
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 6, 2020
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Cast

Mila Al-Zahrani
Dr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al Awadh
Sara
Dae Al Hilali
Selma
Khalid Abdulrhim
Abdulaziz
Shafi Al Harthy
Mohammed
Mohamed Othman
Himself
Nojoud Ahmed
Dr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'th
Khadeeja
Tareq Al Khaldi
Omar
Reema Mohammed
Badria (voice)
Ismaee Nasser
Anas
Rakan Abdulhaman
Majid

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