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Nabil Asli | ... | Rachid |
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Adila Bendimerad | ||
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Khaled Benaïssa | ||
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Rokia Abdelali | ||
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Mohamed Adar | ||
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Fatima Benahmed | ||
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Belkacem Bentata | ||
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Hacène Benzerari | ... | Saleh |
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Abdelah Besseghir | ... | (as Abdallah Besseghir) |
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Mebarek Faradji | ||
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Mohamed Terekkat | ... | (as Mohamed Takiret) |
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Ourida Tissougiyine |
Algeria region of the high flatlands. As Islamist groups continue to spread terror, Rashid, a young Jihadist, leaves the mountains to return to his village. In keeping with the law 'of pardon and national harmony', he has to surrender to the police and give up his weapon. He thus receives amnesty and becomes a 'repenti'. But the law cannot erase his crimes and for Rachid it's the beginning of a one-way journey of violence, secrets and manipulation.
Not sure why this doesn't have a better overall rating. The story is meaningful and all the actors responsible for executing it are above average to exceptional. A solemn dramatic slice of life from a part of the world that is largely underrepresented. Definitely worth the watch.