‘Mountain Boy’: A Boy on His Own in the Desert

An autistic boy finds kindness and care as he travels across the desert lands with his dog.

Suhail (Naser Salah) and his dog, Barakah, travel through the desert, in "Mountain Boy." GJW+

NR | 1h 33m | Adventure, Drama, Family | 2024

In “Mountain Boy,” the mountains of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sizzle under a sun that gives nobody special treatment. The vast rocky landscapes look ancient, bleached, and unforgiving. This is a place where a person makes practical decisions very fast about water, shade, food, direction, and shelter.