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    The Writer

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    • 2015–20162015–2016
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    8.2/10
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    Yousef 'Joe' Sweid in The Writer (2015)
    Drama

    The writer of a successful israeli TV show is struggling to deal with his life.The writer of a successful israeli TV show is struggling to deal with his life.The writer of a successful israeli TV show is struggling to deal with his life.

    IMDb RATING
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    • Stars
      • Yousef 'Joe' Sweid
      • Adham Bahous
      • Sari Balal
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      • Sari Balal
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    • Episodes10

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    Ruba Blal and Yousef 'Joe' Sweid in The Writer (2015)
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    The Writer (2015)
    Yousef 'Joe' Sweid in The Writer (2015)

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    • Katebas Kateb
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