"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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Omar Harb runs a gambling casino. A quiet young man lands a job at the casino, despite his family's abhorrence and disapproval, to get the money necessary for his marriage. He excels at work and catches the attention of the manager who chooses him for a challenging task.
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Omar Harb runs a gambling casino. A quiet young man lands a job at the casino, despite his family's abhorrence and disapproval, to get the money necessary for his marriage. He excels at work and catches the attention of the manager who chooses him for a challenging task.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Hani Fawzi
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Runtime:115 minutes
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