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IMDb rating 6.3
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Critic rating 7.7

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Critic Tomris Laffly
rated 8

It’s an unassuming film that hops on a casual rhythm and shines its wisdom to let its lead character Hala (Geraldine Viswanathan) just be...

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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 7

"Blockers" star Geraldine Viswanathan delivers an outstanding lead performance in Minhal Baig's semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story.

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Critic Oscar Vilhelmsson
rated 8

...en riktigt stark coming of age-film där skådespelarna gör stora insatser.

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Cast & Crew

Minhal Baig
Director
Minhal Baig
Writer
Hatta Azad Khan
As Zahid
Hatta Azad Khan
Director
Anna Chlumsky
As Shannon Taylor
Jack Kilmer
As Jesse Ross
Gabriel Luna
As Mr. Lawrence

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Hala is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of cultural identity, religion, and family dynamics. The film tells the story of a 17-year-old Pakistani American girl named Hala, who struggles to balance her desire for independence and her family's traditional values. As she navigates her way through adolescence, Hala must confront the secrets and lies that threaten to tear her family apart. With a strong cast and a poignant plot, Hala is a movie that will resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

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