The City(2015)
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The City Synopsis
Danish-Arabian Yusif arrives in the mythical Middle Eastern city of Medina with his pregnant wife Sarah, and is falsely accused of killing a street boy, brutalized in prison, and stripped of everything he held dear. After escaping, he embarks on a journey through Medina’s darkest corners in a desperate bid to return to Denmark, though he may never find his way home.
The City (2015) is a drama film directed by Omar Shargawi, released on May 19, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Ashraf Farah, Ghazal and Hassan Shaer.
- Director:
- Omar Shargawi
- Producers:
- Rene Ezra
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Dubai Film Market
- Status:
- Released
The City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
as Sarah
Ashraf Farah
- Ghazal
Ghazal
- Hassan Shaer
Hassan Shaer
Nadera Omran
- Majida Al Bashayreh
Majida Al Bashayreh
Makram J. Khoury
- Ali Elayan
Ali Elayan
- Siham Al Kurdi
Siham Al Kurdi
- Ahmed Omari
Ahmed Omari
- Ghazia Fares
Ghazia Fares
- Hazim Elyaan
Hazim Elyaan
Key crew
Directed by Omar Shargawi, produced by Rene Ezra.
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The City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The City online?
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The City (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The City?
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The main cast of The City (2015) includes Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Ashraf Farah, Ghazal, Hassan Shaer and Nadera Omran. The film was directed by Omar Shargawi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The City released?
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The City was released on May 19, 2015 and runs for 1h 30m.