# Inshallah a Boy (2024)

> A Jordanian widow risks everything by fabricating a male heir to keep her daughter and home from a predatory relative.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1024990

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Amjad Al-Rasheed
- Cast: Mouna Hawa, Haitham Omari, Yumna Marwan, Salwa Nakkara, Mohammad Al Jizawi, Eslam Al-Awadi, Seleena Rababah, Siranoush Sultanian
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25406412/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, oppressive, weary, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of sacrifice and resilience unfolds as a mother navigates the complexities of family and tradition.

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