On Borrowed Time
Shabab Sheyab
Synopsis
A feel-good comedy about aging, friendship and new directions, On Borrowed Time is director Yasir Al Yasir’s follow-up to his 2012 film Murk Light, which earned him the Best Short Narrative Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Taking place in and around a Dubai retirement home, the film follows four elderly men who appear to be settling in for the long haul—that is, until one of them receives an unexpected and mammoth inheritance.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasser Al Yasseri
- Original Title
- Shabab Sheyab
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasser Al Yasseri
Rami Yasin, Majid al-Ansari
Department Leadership Roster
Yasser Al Yasseri
Director
Rami Yasin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Borrowed Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Borrowed Time about?
A feel-good comedy about aging, friendship and new directions, On Borrowed Time is director Yasir Al Yasir’s follow-up to his 2012 film Murk Light, which earned him the Best Short Narrative Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Taking place in and around a Dubai retirement home, the film follows four elderly men who appear to be settling in for the long haul—that is, until one of them receives an unexpected and mammoth inheritance.
Who directed On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time was directed by Yasser Al Yasseri.
Who stars in On Borrowed Time?
The principal cast of On Borrowed Time includes Not specified.
When was On Borrowed Time released and how long is it?
On Borrowed Time was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.