
Captain Abu Raed
Drama
Overview
Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.
Top Cast


Nadim Sawalha
Nadim Sawalha
Abu Raed
Nadim Sawalha
Abu Raed


Rana Sultan
Rana Sultan
Nour
Rana Sultan
Nour
Hussein Al-Sous
Hussein Al-Sous
Murad
Hussein Al-Sous
Murad
Odai Qedese
Odai Qedese
Tareq
Odai Qedese
Tareq
Ghandi Saber
Ghandi Saber
Abu Murad
Ghandi Saber
Abu Murad
Dina Raad-Yaghnam
Dina Raad-Yaghnam
Um Murad
Dina Raad-Yaghnam
Um Murad
Mohammad Qteshtat
Mohammad Qteshtat
Hilal
Mohammad Qteshtat
Hilal
Nadim Mushahwar
Nadim Mushahwar
Sameh
Nadim Mushahwar
Sameh
Faisal Majali
Faisal Majali
Ziad
Faisal Majali
Ziad
Lina Attel
Lina Attel
Nour's Mom
Lina Attel
Nour's Mom
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