Scales
"Bound by tradition. Controlled by no one."
Originally released in 2020. Scales is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Shahad Ameen. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ashraf Barhoum, Basima Hajjar, and Fatima Al Taei
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Iraq
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund
- Iraqi Independent Film Central
- Escape Pictures
- Film Solution
- The Immaginarium Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Scales?
Scales was directed by Shahad Ameen.
How long is Scales?
Scales has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Scales released?
Scales was released on November 12, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scales?
The main cast of Scales includes Ashraf Barhoum, Basima Hajjar, Fatima Al Taei, Haifa Al-Agha, Hafssa Faisal.