Top Cast
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Hafsia Herzi
Sofia - adult
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Farida Khelfa
The mother
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Maher Kamoun
The father
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Alexandra Martinez
Sofia enfant
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Amal Ayouch
Mme Laktani
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Salim Gharbi
Amar
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Fatima Herandi Raouya
La Tante
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Mourad Zaoui
Mehdi
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Mohcine Nadifi
Kamel
Overview
A determined young woman goes up against the Moroccan traditions where the only way for a girl is marriage and children.
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