The Perfect Candidate
The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

2020· 1h 44m
Drama

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour

6.7/ 10

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Overview

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

Cast

Mila Al-Zahrani

Mila Al-Zahrani

Dr. Maryam Alsafan

N

Nora Al Awadh

Sara

Dae Al Hilali

Dae Al Hilali

Selma

K

Khalid Abdulrhim

Abdulaziz

S

Shafi Al Harthy

Mohammed

M

Mohamed Othman

Himself

N

Nojoud Ahmed

Dr. Abeer

K

Khadeeja Mua'th

Khadeeja

T

Tareq Al Khaldi

Omar

R

Reema Mohammed

Badria (voice)

I

Ismaee Nasser

Anas

R

Rakan Abdulhaman

Majid

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