Jumaa and the Sea
Jumaa and the Sea
2007, English. Directed by Hani al-Shaibani.
“Between the tides of tradition and the dreams of a new life, one fisherman’s journey shapes the future.”
Set in a coastal Emirati village during the 1950s, the film follows a fisherman named Juma who strives to fulfill his late wife's wish of educating their two sons—particularly Rashid, who dreams of a wealthy life. This creates a conflict between tradition and personal ambition amid subtle social transformations.
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- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 October 2007
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
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Jumaa and the Sea runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Jumaa and the Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 2007. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Jumaa and the Sea?
Jumaa and the Sea (2007) was directed by Hani al-Shaibani and stars Marei Al Halian, Saeed Batega, Hamad Sultan.