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In the Ninth Month, is a 2002 Palestinian movie, directed by Ali Nasser, and starring Ashraf Barhom, Juliano Mer-Khamis, Nisreen Faour. with a runtime of 108 minutes.
In the Ninth Month is a Palestinian thriller-drama that weaves folk legend with the harsh realities of life under occupation. When a child goes missing in the Arab city of Araba, the sinister legend of the Sack Man — a figure said to steal children and sell them — grips the community with fear. Ahmed, whose brother was deported to Lebanon by Israeli authorities, becomes the prime suspect. Caught between defending himself from accusations and protecting his son, his family, and the secrets he carries, Ahmed must navigate a tense and impossible situation. The film uses the suspense of a missing-child mystery to explore broader themes of injustice, collective fear, and the vulnerabilities of Palestinian communities living under Israeli military rule.
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