Hijra

Directed by
Shahad Ameen
Starring
Baraa Alem, Abdulsalam Alhawiti, Raghad Bokhari
Duration
115 min.
Year
2025
Language
Arabic
Tip from Cineville: Malmö Arab Film Festival

Twelve-year-old Janna sets off for Mecca with her strict grandmother, Sitti, and rebellious sister, Sarah, to perform Hajj. But before they reach their destination, Sarah vanishes – forcing Janna and Sitti into a tense, urgent search. Fearing Sarah’s father will find out, Sitti and Janna push themselves to the limit, desperate to uncover why Sarah disappeared. Their journey spans from southern Saudi Arabia to its northern borders, crossing old pilgrimage routes and confronting strangers, harsh landscapes, and long-buried family secrets.

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