Vakin Loabin
Vakin Loabin is a 2018 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ali Shifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 March 2018. The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.
Cast
- Mohamed Jumayyil as Azaan Adam
- Mariyam Majudha as Nuha Zahir
- Nuzuhath Shuaib as Roona
- Khadheeja [Ibrahim Didi] as Salma
- Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Whiskey
- Ahmed Sunie as Bullet
- Ibrahim Amaan as Isse
- Maisha Ahmed as Fazu
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Judge
- Ahmed Shakir as Uz. Ibrahim Adheel
- Mariyam Shakeela as Khalidha
- Azim as Samadh
- Ali Farooq as Office Boss
- Mariyam Sajiyath as Dr. Aisha
- Adam Rizwee as Hussain
- Maria Teresa Pagano as Tourist
- Mohamed Azim Abdul Haadi as Samad
Production
Filming commenced on 7 August 2017 and finished on in November 2017. It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.Release and reception
Vakin Loabin was released on 5 March 2018 and opened to a positive response at the box office. The film received a positive response from critics.Ismail Naail Nasheed from Rajje.mv applauded character development and the "remarkable" use of character building elements while specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre.