The Good Omen

In Bahraini culture and traditions, the Good Omen is the act of hanging the "thobe al-nashal," a woman's traditional dress, usually reserved for important celebrations, over the roof of one's home as the joyous announcement of the return of a family member from travel, or a long absence.

Cast

Jamal Al-Ghailan

as Mohammed

Ahmed Esa

as Hussain

Abdulla Malik

as Jassim

Mariam Ziman

as Um Mohammed

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