
In the Battlefields
Top 2 Billed Cast
Lina
Sihan

Maarek hob
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Overview
Lina, a young girl in war-torn Beirut, finds an ally and friend in Sihan, her domineering aunt's maid. Sihan shows Lina what her life could be like, but tests the girl's limits when she asks her to help plot her escape from the city.
Release Date
2004-12-29
Average
5.8
Rating:
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