Suwar starts with a compelling and emotional premise: two infants - one Saudi, one Turkish - were mistakenly switched at birth in 2003 and only discovered in 2007 through DNA testing. The story is powerful, rooted in real-life tragedy, and the film initially handles it with honesty and emotional depth.
The acting is one of the film's strong suits. Fahid Al-Damnani, playing the Saudi father, delivers a heartfelt performance. Young actor Ali Al-Shakwan brings a raw, natural presence that doesn't feel forced. The cinematography, shot in AlUla, adds a beautiful and emotionally resonant visual layer to the film.
But things begin to fall apart in the final third.
The ending is rushed and underdeveloped. The children's decision to return to their biological families lacks emotional buildup. There's no serious discussion, no realistic internal conflict, just a quick resolution that doesn't feel earned. The farewell scene, which should have been the emotional climax, is short and emotionally flat - a few tears, a quick hug, and it's over.
Worse, the film completely skips the aftermath. Did the families stay in touch? How did the Turkish child adjust to Saudi life - and vice versa? Did they reconnect later? The film offers no answers. It ends just when the most meaningful part of the story should begin.
Pros:
Strong real-life story
Honest performances
Beautiful cinematography
Cons:
Rushed ending
No emotional payoff
Key questions left unanswered
Final Verdict:
A film that opens with heart and promise, but ends halfway through the journey. Emotionally real - but ultimately, incomplete.
Th.
