Hala
“Every journey begins where you come from.”
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Pakistani American teenager Hala struggles to balance desire with her family, cultural, and religious obligations. As she comes into her own, she grapples with a secret that threatens to unravel her family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-18
Top Cast
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Geraldine Viswanathan
Hala Masood
Jack Kilmer
Jesse Ross
Gabriel Luna
Mr. Lawrence
Purbi Joshi
Eram Masood
Hatta Azad Khan
Zahid
Taylor Marie Blim
Melanie
Anna Chlumsky
Shannon Taylor
Charin Alvarez
Principal
Sam Straley
Evan
Sonny Bhatt
Arash
Ahmed Lucan
Mahmoud
Alka Nayyar
Hina
Raven Whitley
Lucy
Bianca Corral
Sasha
Zayna Dib
Joy
Jimmy Chunga
Photographer
Birgundi Baker
Hannah
Michael Holub
Substitute Teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 13 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minhal Baig
- Screenplay & Story
- Minhal Baig
- Original Score
- Mandy Hoffman
- Original Title
- Hala
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 3 Arts Entertainment, Endeavor Content, Overbrook Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minhal Baig
Minhal Baig
Mandy Hoffman
Carolina Costa
Saela Davis
Jamal Watson, Jana Babatunde-Bey, Jada Pinkett Smith, Caleeb Pinkett, Minhal Baig
Department Leadership Roster
Jamal Watson
Producer
Minhal Baig
Director
Minhal Baig
Writer
Carolina Costa
Director of Photography
Mandy Hoffman
Original Music Composer
Minhal Baig
Producer
Clarence Hammond
Producer
James Lassiter
Producer
Saela Davis
Editor
Sue Tebbutt
Production Design
Chris Nolte
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hala
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What is Hala about?
Seventeen-year-old Pakistani American teenager Hala struggles to balance desire with her family, cultural, and religious obligations. As she comes into her own, she grapples with a secret that threatens to unravel her family.
Who directed Hala?
Hala was directed by Minhal Baig.
Who stars in Hala?
The principal cast of Hala includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Jack Kilmer, Gabriel Luna, Purbi Joshi, Hatta Azad Khan.
When was Hala released and how long is it?
Hala was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hala was composed by Mandy Hoffman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hala?
Hala holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).