Storyline

Haji Omar and his three sons belong to the Lakankhel, a Pashtoon tribal group in northeastern Afghanistan. The film focuses on his family: Haji Omar, the patriarch; Anwar, the eldest, his father's favorite, a pastoralist and expert horseman; Jannat Gul, cultivator and ambitious rebel; and Ismail, the youngest, attending school with a view to a job as a government official.

Key Information

Director David Newman
Writers David Newman, Asen Balikci
Studio ONF | NFB
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

Sons of Haji Omar was released on February 14, 1978.

The runtime of Sons of Haji Omar is 58m.

Sons of Haji Omar is a Documentary movie.

Sons of Haji Omar is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sons of Haji Omar was directed by David Newman.

Sons of Haji Omar is originally in English.