Sabah (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sabah is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Ruba Nadda, starring Arsinée Khanjian as Sabah, Jeff Seymour and Fadia Nadda. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $7,963 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Ruba Nadda
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- T. L. Boulton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sabah About?
The premise of Sabah without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Sabah, a young Muslim woman, unexpectedly meets a non‑Muslim man, she is drawn into a secret, whirlwind romance. Keeping the affair hidden from her family, she must navigate the tension between her cultural expectations and the passionate love that threatens to upend both worlds.
Sabah Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- interfaith romance
- muslim
- interfaith relationship
- culture clash
- forbidden love
- interracial romance
- interracial relationship
- title directed by female
- title written by female
- character name as title
- forenames as title
- wrong
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- love
- canada
- swimming pool
- triple f rated
- f rated
- toronto ontario canada
- female protagonist
- cell phone
- canadian
- brother sister relationship
- aunt niece relationship
- family relationships
- one word title
Sabah Cast & Characters
Arsinée Khanjian leads the cast as Sabah, with Jeff Seymour as Majid and Fadia Nadda as Souhaire. Directed by Ruba Nadda; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ruba Nadda
- Arsinée Khanjian as Sabah
- Jeff Seymour as Majid
- Fadia Nadda as Souhaire
- Shawn Doyle as Stephen Montpellier
Also Starring in Sabah
· 7 more- Aaron Abrams Paramedic
- David Alpay Mustafa
- Kathryn Winslow Amal
- Roula Said Shaheera
- Setta Keshishian Um Mouhammed
- Mary Lou Fallis Opera Singer
- Kaylen Christensen Girlfriend
More from Ruba Nadda
More films directed by Ruba Nadda, best-rated first: Cairo Time, October Gale, Inescapable and Taken at a Basketball Game.
Sabah Plot Summary
What happens in Sabah from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
-Sabah is a 40-year-old immigrant from Syria living in Toronto with her family. She is responsible for her mother’s well-being. Since her father’s death, her brother Majid has been the family authority figure.
- Her niece, Souhaire, does not want him choosing her husband. His marriage is rocky, and he insists on tradition. Sabah decides to start swimming again; an activity not allowed by Majid. At a city pool she meets Stephen; there is an undeniable attraction, and Sabah keeps their friendship hidden from the rest of the family because he is not Muslim.
Full summary
The whole story of Sabah, scene by scene
Sabah Box Office
Sabah grossed $7,963 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8K
- International
- $8K
How Well Do You Know Sabah?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Sabah Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sabah - Eine Liebesgeschichte” and “סבאח”.
- Also known as
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- Sabah - Eine Liebesgeschichte
- סבאח
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Sabah FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sabah, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sabah?
Sabah runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Sabah released?
Sabah was released on June 4, 2005.
Who directed Sabah?
Sabah was directed by Ruba Nadda.
More films by Ruba Nadda Who is in the cast of Sabah?
Sabah stars Arsinée Khanjian as Sabah, Jeff Seymour as Majid and Fadia Nadda as Souhaire, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Sabah make at the box office?
Sabah grossed $7,963 worldwide.
Does Sabah have a post-credit scene?
No. Sabah has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sabah in?
The original language of Sabah is Arabic.
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