The Sea

הים البحر

Khaled (12), a Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life, at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea. Meanwhile, Ribhi, his father, is trying to trace his whereabouts, putting himself at risk of being arrested and losing his job.

Director

Shai Carmeli-Pollak

Screenplay

Shai Carmeli-Pollak

Status

Released

Release date

06/05/2026

Original language

Arabic