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The Alleys
In a claustrophobic neighborhood where gossip and violence police people's behavior, the lives of residents intertwine and collide as some try to maintain social norms while others try to break them.
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In a claustrophobic neighborhood where gossip and violence police people's behavior, the lives of residents intertwine and collide as some try to maintain social norms while others try to break them.
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Genre:Thriller, Drama, Crime
Written By:Bassel Ghandour
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Runtime:116 minutes
Studio:The Imaginarium Films, Bayt Al Shawareb, Lagoonie Film Production
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