Ward's Henna Party

Ward's Henna Party

2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

"Halima", a Sudanese henna painter living in Egypt. She goes to one of Giza's local areas to prepare a bride for her wedding and her 7 years old daughter "Ward" accompanies her and starts to wander around and discover the place.

Directed by Murad Mustafa · Written by Murad Mustafa

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