Hooyo Macaan
“A recent college graduate and a current disappointment to her mother is faced with her biggest challenge yet... her mommy issues.”
Synopsis
Samira is a recent college graduate and a current disappointment to her mother. Despite her poetic way with words, she can't seem to find the right ones to stand up for herself against her mother's constant dismissal. This results in a dance-off, the massive consumption of goat meat, and a kid figuring out how to want herself.
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Hooyo Macaan - Teaser - Fankeenna film fest 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-19
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Somalia Premiere at Fankeenna Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mawahib Ismail
- Screenplay & Story
- Mawahib Ismail
- Original Title
- Hooyo Macaan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Somali
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $13K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mawahib Ismail
Mawahib Ismail
Jama Abdirahman
Nura Ahmed, Alec Morrison, Chloe Jiselle
Department Leadership Roster
Mawahib Ismail
Director
Mawahib Ismail
Writer
Jama Abdirahman
Director of Photography
Nura Ahmed
Producer
Alec Morrison
Producer
Chloe Jiselle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hooyo Macaan
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What is Hooyo Macaan about?
Samira is a recent college graduate and a current disappointment to her mother. Despite her poetic way with words, she can't seem to find the right ones to stand up for herself against her mother's constant dismissal. This results in a dance-off, the massive consumption of goat meat, and a kid figuring out how to want herself.
Who directed Hooyo Macaan?
Hooyo Macaan was directed by Mawahib Ismail.
Who stars in Hooyo Macaan?
The principal cast of Hooyo Macaan includes Samia Mahdi, Fardowsa Mahdi, Wasima Farah, Mawahib Ismail, Mona.
When was Hooyo Macaan released and how long is it?
Hooyo Macaan was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.