I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced

I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced

2014 · 96 min · AR · 7.0 (24 votes)
Dir. Khadija Al-Salami · Starring Rana Mohammed, Reham Mohammed, Adnan Alkhader, Naziha Alansi, Ibrahim Al-Ashmori, Sawadi Alkainaie
Drama

Ten-year-old Nojoom was forced to marry a 30-year-old man. The dowry offered the family a small income and 'one less mouth to feed'. Nojoom discovers that her life will take a turn for the worse. Her husband is indifferent to her age. Every day after she is wedded, the child works under harsh conditions and every night, the child-bride is raped by a man 20 years older than her. A legitimate and acceptable arrangement for all, except for Nojoom.

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This film is a stark and heartbreaking look at a child bride's reality. It's an unflinching, somber experience that highlights resilience in the face of brutal tradition. Prepare for a devastating, yet important, watch.

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