The Breadwinner (2017)

A courageous 11-year-old Afghan girl disguises herself as a boy and takes on odd jobs to provide for her family when her father is arrested.

Director: Nora Twomey
Cast: Laara Sadiq, Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Ali Badshah, Kawa Ada, Noorin Gulamgaus, Shaista Latif, Soma Chhaya
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie

The Breadwinner (2017)

A courageous 11-year-old Afghan girl disguises herself as a boy and takes on odd jobs to provide for her family when her father is arrested.

Director: Nora Twomey
Cast: Laara Sadiq, Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Ali Badshah, Kawa Ada, Noorin Gulamgaus, Shaista Latif, Soma Chhaya
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie
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