refugee,woman director

When I Saw You (2014)

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Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.

Cast & Crew

Director
Annemarie Jacir
  • Profile picture of Mahmoud Asfa
    Tarek Mahmoud Asfa
  • Profile picture of Ruba Blal
    Ghaydaa Ruba Blal
  • Profile picture of Saleh Bakri
    Layth Saleh Bakri
  • Profile picture of Firas Waleed Al-Taybeh
    Majed Firas Waleed Al-Taybeh

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Keywords

  • refugee
  • woman director