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The Good Omen (2009)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 26M

Director : Mohammed BuAli

Synopsis

In Bahraini culture and traditions, the Good Omen is the act of hanging the "thobe al-nashal," a woman's traditional dress, usually reserved for important celebrations, over the roof of one's home as the joyous announcement of the return of a family member from travel, or a long absence.

Actors

Jamal Al-Ghailan
Jamal Al-Ghailan
Mohammed
Ahmed Esa
Ahmed Esa
Hussain
Abdulla Malik
Abdulla Malik
Jassim
Mariam Ziman
Mariam Ziman
Um Mohammed

Crews

Mohammed BuAli
Mohammed BuAli
Director
Fareed Ramadan
Fareed Ramadan
Writer

Posters and backgrounds

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