Underplayed Gems

Hilihilaa

Hilihilaa poster
Directed by
Ahmed Nimal
Country
Maldives
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How it feels

The film is a melodrama set entirely on the island of Kaashidhoo in the Maldives. It follows the intertwining lives of several characters dealing with romantic and family conflicts.

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What happens

Hilihilaa is a 2001 Maldivian melodrama film written and directed by Ahmed Nimal. Produced by Shiham Rasheed under Motion Pictures, the film stars Asad Shareef, Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Shimau, Mariyam Nazima and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The entire film was shot in K. Kaashidhoo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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