By The Sea
جنب البحر
Synopsis
After Saadia, a cleaning woman working at a cinema, lost two of her sons in attempts to illegally immigrate, she is devastated by the disappearance of her third son, who is also trying to emigrate the same way. Saadia embarks on a desperate search for her son, traversing the hidden corners and outskirts of Casablanca and navigating the networks of smugglers and human traffickers, hoping to find him. Along the way, she encounters Zouhair, a homeless boy who impersonates Commissioner Mouaiti and offers to help Saadia. Together, they embark on a journey that intersects with their search for both father and son.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mourad El Khaoudi
- Original Title
- جنب البحر
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mourad El Khaoudi
Department Leadership Roster
Mourad El Khaoudi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for By The Sea.
More Like By The Sea
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About By The Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By The Sea about?
After Saadia, a cleaning woman working at a cinema, lost two of her sons in attempts to illegally immigrate, she is devastated by the disappearance of her third son, who is also trying to emigrate the same way. Saadia embarks on a desperate search for her son, traversing the hidden corners and outskirts of Casablanca and navigating the networks of smugglers and human traffickers, hoping to find him. Along the way, she encounters Zouhair, a homeless boy who impersonates Commissioner Mouaiti and offers to help Saadia. Together, they embark on a journey that intersects with their search for both father and son.
Who directed By The Sea?
By The Sea was directed by Mourad El Khaoudi.
Who stars in By The Sea?
The principal cast of By The Sea includes Saida Baadi, Rachid El Ouali, Omar Sayed, Adil Abatourab.
When was By The Sea released and how long is it?
By The Sea was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.