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The journey of a disabled, but very determined little sea turtle named Aqua as he overcomes every obstacle from nest to sea.
Aqua, the sea turtle, was born with the disability of having one fin smaller than the other. But he doesn’t let it get in the way of his life’s journey from nest to sea—one fraught with dangerous predators and tragic pollution. This endearingly humorous animation hides a more profound message of perseverance and the importance of being environmentally conscious.

Credits

Director
Abdulla Al-Janahi
Screenwriter
Abdulla Al-Janahi
Producer
Abdulaziz Khashabi

About the Director

Abdulla Al-Janahi
Abdulla Mohammed Al-Janahi is a Qatari filmmaker with a passion for making a difference through his unique work. He firmly believes that through the power of creativity and animation, a person can do magical things. He has written several scripts for feature and short films and has worked on a traditional Qatari series. He is the writer and director of the short film 'Hope', which won the best sho
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