The Researcher

Al Bahit (The Researcher) – A man obsessed with cracking the lottery system becomes convinced he has discovered a foolproof method to predict winning numbers. Drawing others into his scheme, he risks everything in pursuit of easy wealth—only to face the harsh consequences of addiction, illusion, and misplaced trust.

Cast

Rachid El Ouali

as Salah

Hanane Ibrahimi

as Malika

Abdellah Lamsabhi

as Bouchaib

Fadila Benmoussa

as Malika's Mother

Fatima Ouechay

as Saadia

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