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Hala (2019)

Hala (2019)

R 93 minutes EN Drama
Every journey begins where you come from.
Meet 17-year-old Hala, who struggles to balance being a suburban teenager with her traditional Muslim upbringing. As she comes into her own, Hala finds herself grappling with a secret that threatens to unravel her family.
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Production companies: 3 Arts Entertainment, Endeavor Content, Overbrook Entertainment
Production countries: United States of America

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