Movie: Chrysalis

Top 2 Billed Cast

Alaa Safi
Alaa Safi

Muhammad

Marie Prenant
Marie Prenant

Muhammad's wife (voice)

Video Trailer Chrysalis

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CHRYSALIS   |   Award Winning Short Film by and with Alaa Safi  (4 Min)

CHRYSALIS | Award Winning Short Film by and with Alaa Safi (4 Min) - Featurette

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