Give Up the Ghost

Give Up the Ghost

2019 · 15 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Salam's dream of becoming a mother shatters when she finds out that she is unable to have children with her husband.

Directed by Zain Duraie · Written by Zain Duraie

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