Wadjda (2013)

  • PG
  • 09/13/2013 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 38m

I want you to be the happiest person in the world.

Overview

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

Haifaa al-Mansour

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Reem Abdullah's headshot

Reem Abdullah

Mother
Waad Mohammed's headshot

Waad Mohammed

Wadjda
Abdullrahman Algohani's headshot

Abdullrahman Algohani

Abdullah
Ahd Kamel's headshot

Ahd Kamel

Ms. Hussa
Sultan Al Assaf's headshot

Sultan Al Assaf

Father
Dana Abdullilah's headshot

Dana Abdullilah

Salma
Rehab Ahmed's headshot

Rehab Ahmed

Noura
Rafa Al Sanea's headshot

Rafa Al Sanea

Fatima

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