Al Medina
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Al Medina

Yusif is half Danish, half Arab travels to the Middle Eastern city of Medina - along with his pregnant Danish wife, Sarah. Yusif wants to start a new ...life with his wife in his father's hometown. He is convinced that this is where he belongs and happiness lies ahead. But shortly after their arrival, Yusif is unintentionally responsible for a beggar boy's death. The people of the street beat up Sarah and Yusif. She miscarries. He is put in prison for murder. The only thing that keeps Yusif's spirit up in the Arab prison, is the thought of seeing Sarah again and his faith in God. But when he realizes that he has to sit in a prison hole for the rest of his life, he loses his patience, faith and hope. All that is left is anger towards the Creator he used to love. Show More

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Al Medina (2015) is a compelling drama that follows the story of Yusif, a man who is half Danish and half Arab. He decides to move to the Middle Eastern city of Medina with his pregnant Danish wife, Sarah, in the hopes of starting a new life in his father's hometown. Yusif firmly believes that his happiness lies in Medina and is determined to make it his home.

However, tragedy strikes shortly after their arrival when Yusif unintentionally causes the death of a beggar boy. This incident leads to a violent altercation with the local people, resulting in Sarah being severely beaten and suffering a miscarriage. Yusif is then arrested and imprisoned for murder.

Despite the dire circumstances, Yusif's unwavering faith in God and the thought of being reunited with Sarah keep his spirits up while in Arab prison. He clings to the hope of a better future and the possibility of finding redemption.

Al Medina explores themes of guilt, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of cultural identity and the consequences of one's actions. Will Yusif be able to find solace and rebuild his life in Medina, or will the weight of his past mistakes hold him back? Watch Al Medina to uncover the powerful story of one man's journey towards redemption and forgiveness.