Asad (2012): Cast & Plot
Asad is a 2012 short film directed by Bryan Buckley, starring Maymum Abdi Mohamed as Asad's Sister, Hussein Abdi Mohamed and Najah Abdi Abdullahi. It runs 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 18 min
- Director
- Bryan Buckley
- Original language
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Somali - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asad About?
The premise of Asad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A coming of age fable of a Somali boy as he struggles to survive in his war-torn land.
Asad Cast & Characters
Maymum Abdi Mohamed leads the cast as Asad's Sister, with Hussein Abdi Mohamed as Old Man on Street and Najah Abdi Abdullahi as Nadif. Directed by Bryan Buckley.
- Director Bryan Buckley
- Maymum Abdi Mohamed as Asad's Sister
- Hussein Abdi Mohamed as Old Man on Street
- Najah Abdi Abdullahi as Nadif
Asad Plot Summary
What happens in Asad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Asad, a young boy residing by the coast of Somalia, grapples with the realities of life as a fisher boy. Despite his dreams of adventure, the company he keeps often finds him surrounded by a group of pirates, led by his friend Laban. Yet deep down, Asad believes he has the heart of a pirate. However, an old fisherman named Erasto stands in stark contrast to this way of life, as he dedicates himself to honest fishing instead of the perilous allure of piracy.
Full summary
The whole story of Asad, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Asad?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Asad's occupation in the film?
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Asad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Asad, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asad?
Asad runs 18 minutes.
When was Asad released?
Asad was released on April 12, 2012.
Who directed Asad?
Asad was directed by Bryan Buckley.
More films by Bryan Buckley Who is in the cast of Asad?
Asad stars Maymum Abdi Mohamed as Asad's Sister, Hussein Abdi Mohamed as Old Man on Street and Najah Abdi Abdullahi as Nadif.
Does Asad have a post-credit scene?
No. Asad has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asad in?
The original language of Asad is Somali.
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