Saga, l'histoire des hommes qui ne reviennent jamais (2014)

1964, after the death of his father, for which he feels guilty, Lahcen decides to leave his native village in the Moroccan Atlas to start over a new life in Tangier. He works as a nurse ... See full summary »

Director:

Othman Naciri

Writers:

Othman Naciri, Yann Bouard (co-writer)

Stars:

Raouia, Fehd Benchemsi, Said Bey

Cast

Credited cast:
Raouia	...	Zohra
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Fehd Benchemsi	...	Lahcen
Said Bey	...	Said
Jean Burucoa	...	Hans
Mohamed Choubi	...	Commandant Ghallab
Omar Lotfi	...	Omar Foulane
Mouna Rmiki	...	Rita
Jalila Tlemsi	...	Zohra
Mourad Zaoui	...	Ali Marbouh

Storyline

1964, after the death of his father, for which he feels guilty, Lahcen decides to leave his native village in the Moroccan Atlas to start over a new life in Tangier. He works as a nurse with his friend Omar. Nothing seemed to look awkward until Omar tries to involve Lahcen into a suspicious case of organ trafficking. Tired of the psychological influence of Omar, Lahcen, seeking redemption, ends up heading back to his village where he could meet back his inner peace. 40 years later, Lahcen is arrested for an alleged trafficking in Tangier. To clear his father Ali, undertakes a journey through the past of his father. During his quest, he will cross the path of Said, the brother he never thought he had.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Morocco Spain

Language:

Arabic

Release Date:

19 February 2014 (Morocco)

Also Known As:

Echec et mat

Filming Locations:

Morocco

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemera Film,Hemera Films Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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