I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced
Ten-year-old Nojoom was forced to marry a 30-year-old man. The dowry offered the family a small income and 'one less mouth to feed'. Nojoom discovers that her life will take a turn for the worse. Her husband is indifferent to her age. Every day after she is wedded, the child works under harsh conditions and every night, the child-bride is raped by a man 20 years older than her. A legitimate and acceptable arrangement for all, except for Nojoom.
Directed by Khadija Al-Salami · Written by Khadija Al-Salami
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Cast
- Rana Mohammed Nojoom (aged 5)
- Reham Mohammed Nojoom (aged 10)
- Adnan Alkhader Judge
- Naziha Alansi Nojoom's Mother
- Ibrahim Al-Ashmori Nojoom's Father (Ahmed)
- Sawadi Alkainaie The Husband (Adel)
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3h 12m together
I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced
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