Ayyad in Riyadh

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Ayyad in Riyadh, is a 2023 Saudi movie, and starring محمد العيسى, علي الدويان. with a runtime of 125 minutes.

Overview

Ayyad in Riyadh is a Saudi social comedy that puts generational and cultural clashes under the spotlight. A traditional father is caught off guard when his daughter returns home from studying abroad having undergone a radical transformation in her values and outlook. As he struggles to bridge the widening gap between them, the unexpected arrival of a simple young man in Riyadh sets off a chain of events that disrupts the entire family's equilibrium. The film blends humor with genuine reflection on change, identity, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Saudi Arabia.

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