The Healer

The Healer centers on Abdou, a 16-year-old teenager striving to regain his sense of dignity by learning to read and write. The story unfolds in a mining town where Abdou's adoptive mother, Mbarka, serves as the neighborhood healer, maintaining her status through the laws of obscurantism.

As Abdou seeks help for his skin disease, he encounters Ch’Aayba, a cynical pickpocket whose unpredictable nature adds complexity to the narrative. Their interactions with Mbarka highlight the film's themes of healing and personal growth in a challenging environment. With a runtime of 110 minutes, The Healer offers a poignant look at the struggles individuals face in pursuit of better lives.