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Taboo

Movie 14 min

Drama

Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.

Nesa Huda Writer Nesa Huda Director

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Quick facts

Runtime
14 min
Budget
$27,000
IMDb
tt14482850
Language
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Studio
Huda Productions

Themes

Cast

Nawal Salim Naureen Shah Abdul-Shakur Alawi Abdul-Shakur Alawi Yousef Ahmed Indira Layne Abeer Ahmed Malaika Hennie-Hamadi Malaika Hennie-Hamadi Khadija Ahmed Bahaa Talis Sheikh Mahmood Gurbir Bal Gogo Gurbir Bal Gogo Noor Aunty Nancy Yang Yu Dr. Kim Chloe Nava Dania Sam Lowen Nurse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Taboo about?
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
Who directed Taboo?
Taboo was directed by Nesa Huda.
Who stars in Taboo?
Taboo stars Nawal Salim, Abdul-Shakur Alawi, Indira Layne, Malaika Hennie-Hamadi.
Where can I watch Taboo?
You can watch Taboo with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.