Ali is a seven-year-old autistic boy who does not speak and behaves differently from other children. He has a deep fascination with trees and nature. His mother, Jamila, struggles with the judgment and misunderstanding surrounding her son's condition. When she loses her job, the family's situation becomes even more difficult. Her shy and lonely colleague Bachir makes a courageous and selfless gesture for Ali, potentially changing the course of the family's life.
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Abdelhai El iraqi Director
First release January 1, 2017 · Original title علي يا علي
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Original title
علي يا علي
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Morocco · January 1, 2017
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