The Mesopotamian Marshes, at the delta of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, in the south of Iraq. This is where Mastour and Zahra grow up. Shortly after their marriage, Mastour and Zahra are forced to separate when the Gulf War breaks out. On the battlefield, Mastour befriends Riad, a young soldier from Baghdad. Mortally wounded, Mastour makes Riad promise to protect Zahra when the war is over. When Riad arrives in the village, he falls deeply in love with Zahra. But unable to bear the loss of her husband, Zahra shuts herself off. In this completely foreign environment that is hostile to this newcomer, and as a new conflict is on the verge of inflaming the whole area, Riad will do the impossible to find his place.
Credits
Dawn of the World Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Hiam Abbass
She was 48, now 63 years old
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as Mastour's mother |
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Karim Saleh
He was 31, now 46 years old
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as Riad |
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Hafsia Herzi
She was 22, now 37 years old
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as zahra |
Dawn of the World Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Abbas Fahdel as Director. He was 9 (now 24) years old
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Directing |
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Abbas Fahdel as Writer. He was 9 (now 24) years old
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Writing |
