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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes18
DirectorMohamed Al Daradji
WritersJennifer Norridge, Mohamed Al Daradji, Mithal Ghazi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsSon of Babylon
About Son of Babylon
A willful young boy follows his just and obstinate grandmother on a journey across Iraq, determined to discover the fate of her missing son, Ahmed's father, who never returned from war.
Directed by Mohamed Al Daradji, Son of Babylon leans on a strong ensemble — Shazada Hussein, Yasser Talib, Bashir Al Majid — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.
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