Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Jenny was made for love and Lana for gambling. In this old-fashioned country, Lebanon, women have no say. Defying everyone and everything they will fight for their freedom whatever the cost.
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The film's tagline is: "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East"
The original title is "ورقة بيضا" (AR).
The runtime is 104 minutes (1h 44m).
The film was directed by Henri Barges.
The screenplay was written by Tania Sikias.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt5593008.
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ورقة بيضا
Released
العربية
