Gauze

Gauze

Gauze

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Gauze

2025

0h 8m

8.8(4 votes)

War

Animation

Drama

Overview

14-year-old Zain, a Palestinian swimming champion, faces war and man-made famine. He becomes the sole caregiver to his little brother. When aid drops into the sea, desperate for food, Zain is forced to swim - not for passion, but for survival.

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Gobelins

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Bashir Alsharbati

Zain (voice)

Talia Alsharbati

Nour (voice)

Rasha Alsharbati

Mother (voice)

Ahmed Rehan

Volunteer (voice)

Mjd Ali

Running Man (voice)

Luke Ashworth

Sports Announcer 1(voice)

Justin Porrelli

Sports Announcer 2 (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Noran Fikri Alezabi
Nicholas Arujah
Written by: Noran Fikri Alezabi
Nicholas Arujah

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