Will My Parents Come to See Me
Cast
Xaliimo Cali Xasan Shucayb Abdirahman Cabdi Maxamed Axmed Maxamed Mohamed Hersi Geenyada Madaw Faysal Colaad Muxumed
Credits
Written by: 
Mo Harawe
Produced by: Nuux Muuse Birjeeb Ahmed Farah Mo Harawe
Plot
Somalia. A policewoman sits in her parked car. After a while, she gets out, puts on her service cap, and enters the prison. There, decisive hours have dawned for young Farah. Organizational machinery starts up around him. Farah is examined by a doctor, instructed by the bailiff, and looked after by an imam. Farah is waiting for his parents to visit. “How are you?” is the question everyone asks him that day.
Sinekatalog’s take
A tense short following a young prisoner's final hours in Somalia as officials prepare around him and he waits for his parents. It is restrained, procedural and affecting. Strong for fans of austere African short drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2023: Best Film (Grand Prix (International Competition))
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (84 votes)
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