Summaries

An Indian man seeking work follows a job lead to Saudi Arabia, only to find himself forced to labor without pay as a goat herder in the remote desert.

The life of Najeeb Muhammed, an Indian emigrant going missing. Najeeb's dream was to work and earn enough money to send back home. But, he achieves his dream only to be propelled by a series of incidents into a slavelike existence herding goats in desert. In the end, Najeeb contrives a hazardous scheme to escape his desert prison.—msz

The film revolves around a young Indian man named Najeeb, who is ambitious and seeking a better life. After hearing about promising job opportunities, he decides to leave his home country and travel there, hoping to find work that will provide a good income to support his family. Upon his arrival, Najeeb faces a series of unexpected challenges. Despite being promised a respectable job by a job broker, he finds himself forced to work as a goat herder in a remote desert area. The harsh conditions and complete isolation put him to the test as he endures the work without pay and faces humiliation and harsh treatment from his employer. As time passes, Najeeb begins to adapt to life in the desert, but he never loses hope of achieving his dream of a better life. The film delves into Najeeb's internal struggle between surrendering to his difficult circumstances or finding a way to attain freedom and justice. Throughout this harsh journey, Najeeb meets others who share similar suffering, forming a strong human bond that helps them endure the injustice. Ultimately, the film explores themes of courage, hope, and the pursuit of justice in the face of oppression and exploitation. The movie brilliantly depicts how hope and a strong will can drive a person to overcome the toughest circumstances and achieve justice for themselves and others.—ahmedamdrs

Details

Keywords
  • desert
  • prison
  • slavery
  • based on real people
  • immigration
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Release date Mar 27, 2024
Countries of origin United States India Haiti
Language Malayalam
Filming locations Wadi Rum, Jordan
Production companies Alta Global Media Image Makers Jet Media Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $625000
Gross worldwide $5138042

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 53m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.39 : 1

Synopsis

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