The Sea
Khaled (12), a Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life, at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry.Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea.Meanwhile, Ribhi, his father, is trying to trace his whereabouts, putting himself at risk of being arrested and losing his job.
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Khaled (12), a Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life, at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea. Meanwhile, Ribhi, his father, is trying to trace his whereabouts, putting himself at risk of being arrested and losing his job.
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- Release date
- May 6, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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- Language
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Country
- Israel, Palestinian Territory
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