The Book of Sun
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production.He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking.
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- Craft · Drama · Humour
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In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
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- Release date
- Jul 30, 2020
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
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- Language
- Arabic
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
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