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After a tragedy involving his son, school teacher Basem (Saleh Bakri) finds solace in a bond with his student Adam and a social worker Lisa (Imogen Poots) while an attorney and his wife push for the return of their son, a soldier held captive as leverage for prisoner exchange. As their fates become intertwined, tensions rise, forcing each to confront the limits of justice, sacrifice, and compassion in this gripping drama from Oscar Nominated Director, Farah Nabulsi.
“A searing, deeply human story. Nabulsi’s feature debut is both intimate and political — a film that leaves a mark.” - The Guardian
This debut feature from Farah Nabulsi, whose acclaimed short The Present was nominated for an Academy Award.
Don’t miss this timely, unforgettable story of resistance, conscience, and the cost of justice — as well as a chance to meet Farah Nabulsi in person and ask questions!
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