The Tambour of Retribution
In Riyadh’s marginalized Seaaf neighborhood, a forbidden love becomes entangled with blood money, inherited execution, and communal survival.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- somber
- intimate
- melancholic
- serious movie night
- world cinema viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Seaaf neighborhood is presented as a poor, multi-national Black community located in the heart of Riyadh.
Shama and Soror's relationship is tied directly to the campaign to raise blood money and the consequences of Soror's death sentence.
Dayel agrees to replace his father as the swordsman, hoping the position may let him execute Soror.
The storyline intersects with other stories and conflicts within the Seaaf neighborhood.
Films like The Tambour of Retribution, and why
Theeb
socially grounded neighborhood drama examining class, marginalization, and moral conflict within a distinct local community
The Insult
humanist arabic-language drama combining intimate romance, social pressure, and culturally specific community life
A Separation
somber relationship drama shaped by family obligation, social hierarchy, and ethical consequences
Movie Details
- Director
- Abdulaziz Alshlahei
- Release Date
- 2021-01-28
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (9)
Cast
- Adhwa Fahad
- Rawya Ahmed
- Muhand Alsaleh
- Ajeba Aldosary
- Aly Ibrahim
- Samer Elkhal
- Hashem Hawsawi
- Ibrahim Mesisebi
- Shabib Ibrahim
- Abdellatif Abdelkarim
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Shahid VIP
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Tambour of Retribution about?
- In Riyadh’s marginalized Seaaf neighborhood, a forbidden love becomes entangled with blood money, inherited execution, and communal survival.
- What is The Tambour of Retribution like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Tambour of Retribution as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Tambour of Retribution violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Tambour of Retribution as moderate.
- Which films are like The Tambour of Retribution?
- Films with a similar feel include Theeb, The Insult, and A Separation.
- How long is The Tambour of Retribution?
- The Tambour of Retribution runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Tambour of Retribution?
- In United States, The Tambour of Retribution streams on Shahid VIP.
