Gauze

14-year-old Zain, a Palestinian swimming champion, faces war and man-made famine. He becomes the sole caregiver to his little brother. When aid drops into the sea, desperate for food, Zain is forced to swim - not for passion, but for survival.

Cast

Bashir Alsharbati

as Zain (voice)

Talia Alsharbati

as Nour (voice)

Rasha Alsharbati

as Mother (voice)

Ahmed Rehan

as Volunteer (voice)

Mjd Ali

as Running Man (voice)

Luke Ashworth

as Sports Announcer 1(voice)

Justin Porrelli

as Sports Announcer 2 (voice)

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