Dear Son
Mariam, a mute nun in a remote Lebanese convent, cares for an abandoned baby. When a French family arrives to adopt him, their painful separation awakens a maternal instinct that conflicts with her vows, forcing her to question her commitment to virginity and the life she has chosen.
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Wassim Geagea Director · Sherif Elbendary Writer Giorgos Valsamis Cinematographer
First release November 11, 2026 · Produced in Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar · Original title Walady
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Africa Films
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Egypt · Lebanon · Qatar
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Original title
Walady
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Argentina · November 11, 2026
Theatrical · 41° Festival Internacional de cine de Mar del Plata
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