Taboo
Taboo Synopsis
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
Taboo is a drama film directed by Nesa Huda with a runtime of 14m. It stars Nawal Salim, Abdul-Shakur Alawi, Indira Layne and Malaika Hennie-Hamadi.
- Director:
- Nesa Huda
- Writers:
- Nesa Huda
- Producers:
- Tejasvi Bhalla
- Cinematographer:
- Issa Shah
- Production:
- Huda Productions
- Budget:
- $27,000
- Status:
- Released
Taboo Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nawal Salim
Nawal Salim
as Naureen Shah
Abdul-Shakur Alawi
as Yousef Ahmed
- Indira Layne
Indira Layne
as Abeer Ahmed
Malaika Hennie-Hamadi
as Khadija Ahmed
- Bahaa Talis
Bahaa Talis
as Sheikh Mahmood
Gurbir Bal Gogo
as Noor Aunty
- Nancy Yang Yu
Nancy Yang Yu
as Dr. Kim
- Chloe Nava
Chloe Nava
as Dania
- Sam Lowen
Sam Lowen
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Nesa Huda, written by Nesa Huda, produced by Tejasvi Bhalla.
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Taboo – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Taboo?
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The main cast of Taboo includes Nawal Salim, Abdul-Shakur Alawi, Indira Layne, Malaika Hennie-Hamadi and Bahaa Talis. The film was directed by Nesa Huda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.