Inspired by true events, THE FALCONER is the story of two best friends. Tariq is the son of a poor beekeeper, and Cai is a privileged Westerner. They both work at a dilapidated zoo in Oman. Their carefree friendship is challenged when Tariq promises to help his sister, Alia, escape from an abusive marriage. Cai’s world view and love for animals are pitted against Tariq’s daring plan to steal animals from the zoo and sell them on the black market to raise money for the divorce. Will the friends bridge the vast distance between their worlds?

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