The Village Next to Paradise

Set in a windy Somali village, this drama follows a single father named Mamargade who works various jobs to provide for his son, Cigaal. Their household changes when Mamargade's sister, Araweelo, moves in following a divorce. As the newly formed family unit faces a complex environment marked by natural disasters and civil war, they must balance their individual goals and desires. Through trust and resilience, the characters attempt to navigate their difficult circumstances and find a way forward together.

The film was written and directed by Mo Harawe, marking the first of two directed works listed in the facts, followed by Whispers of a Burning Scent. The cast features Ahmed Ali Farah and Axmen Cali Faarax as Mamargade, Anab Ahmed Ibrahim and Canab Axmed Ibraahin as Araweelo, along with Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban as Cigaal and Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale as Jama. Produced by companies from Germany, Austria, Somalia, and France, including Kazak Productions and NiKo Film, the movie has a runtime of 133 minutes. It was released on November 8, 2024. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7/10 based on 10 votes.