Film 2023
Hajjan
A young camel jockey races to protect the animal that connects him to his family.
- Country collection
- Saudi Arabia
- Original title
- هجان
- Director
- Abu Bakr Shawky
- Year
- 2023
Editorial profile. Availability on LAREINE TV has not been confirmed.
Story, without spoilers
Matar grows up in a family of camel riders with his older brother Ghanim. After a tragedy, the future of his beloved camel Hofira becomes uncertain. Determined to stay with her, he enters competitive racing and comes under the authority of Jasser, a powerful owner whose ambitions leave little room for the boy's wishes.
Context & recognition
Abu Bakr Shawky's Saudi-led drama brings a coming-of-age story into the world of camel racing. Its central bond is between a child and an animal: winning matters, but so does deciding what loyalty means when adults control the terms.
Main characters & cast
Matar
Omar Alatawi
The young rider determined to protect Hofira.
Ghanim
Azzam Nemr
Matar’s older brother and a fellow camel jockey.
Jasser
Abdulmohsen Alnemr
A powerful camel owner whose interests conflict with Matar’s.