Sayidat Al Fajr (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Sayidat Al Fajr is a fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by Abdeslam Kelai, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. In a farm in the North, lives a saddened family : the grandfather, the mother locked in his memories, and two twin children. Their daughter Malika drowned in the village river, seven years ago, according to their belief, but in reality she left with a man. Only Mohamed, her husband, knows the truth. Death will come, in the guise of a beautiful woman wearing white, bringing anxiety to this peaceful home; she comes to pick up Mohamed, this one will be spared by the children... That night, Mohamed reports from the river a young stranger, Hiba, who will replace little by little Malika... ... During the festival of Achoura, Death returns. Is it for Hiba?

Who’s in it. Sayidat Al Fajr stars Meryem Raoui as Lady of Dawn "Death", Mohamed Majd as The grandfather, Hanan Ibrahimi as Hiba and Chaaibia El Adraoui as The mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sayidat Al Fajr sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sayidat Al Fajr page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sayidat Al Fajr tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.