Sea Shadow

Set in a small seaside neighborhood in the United Arab Emirates, this film follows teenagers Mansour and Kaltham as they struggle with tradition and convention in their journey towards adulthood. Bound by family and deeply-rooted values, the pair must find the courage to forge their own paths. Sea Shadow is an endearing coming-of-age story about family, first love and the deeply rooted values of the region. (Zlín Film Festival)