The first Saudi woman to direct a feature film (“Wadjda”), Haifaa Al-Mansour, brings her unique voice and perspective to her follow-up movie, “The Perfect Candidate,” the story of a female doctor who decides to run for a local political office. The film lends an insider’s look at life in modern-day Saudi Arabia and the changing role of women in a country known for its restrictive gender customs. Maryam (Mila Al…
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Mila Al-Zahrani
Dr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al Awadh
Sara
Dae Al Hilali
Selma
Khalid Abdulrhim
Abdulaziz
Shafi Al Harthy
Mohammed
Mohamed Othman
Himself
Nojoud Ahmed
Dr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'th
Khadeeja
Tareq Al Khaldi
Omar
Reema Mohammed
Badria (voice)
Ismaee Nasser
Anas
Rakan Abdulhaman
Majid
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FAQ about The Perfect Candidate
What is The Perfect Candidate about?
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
When was The Perfect Candidate released?
The Perfect Candidate was released in 2020.
What genres does The Perfect Candidate belong to?
The Perfect Candidate is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Perfect Candidate?
The cast of The Perfect Candidate includes Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Khalid Abdulrhim, Shafi Al Harthy.