The film will be released in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Phoenicia Pictures International has announced the upcoming theatrical release of Yanal, produced by Ammer Fawaz and directed by Jad Abu Ali, a Lebanese actor, film producer, and screenwriter. The film, starring Jad Abu Ali alongside Liliane Nemry and Rayanne Harakeh, is scheduled to hit theatres on December 21 in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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The narrative unfolds around Yanal, a young man in his twenties, who grapples with the devastating return of his illness. As the disease takes a toll on his appearance, Yanal, faced with the grim reality of his condition, contemplates suicide. His decision is intertwined with a poignant love story, compelling him to give his eyes to a lookalike young man with the help of his only friend Dahab, as they strive to fulfill the love story’s completion.
Jad Abu Ali, renowned for his debut in the horror movie Maskoun in 2012, has expanded his career with his breakthrough role as Jad Daher in the MBC drama series Beirut Bride solidifying his presence in the Arab world. Notably, Abu Ali holds the distinction of being the first Lebanese actor to star in a sci-fi movie, The Last Meteor.
