

Drama · History
Overview
An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. A semi-biographic film, in four chapters, about a family spanning from 1948 until recent times. Combined with intimate memories of each member, the film attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained in their land and were labelled "Israeli-Arabs," living as a minority in their own homeland.
Top Cast


Saleh Bakri
Saleh Bakri
Fuad
Saleh Bakri
Fuad


Elia Suleiman
Elia Suleiman
E.S.
Elia Suleiman
E.S.
Samar Qudha Tanus
Samar Qudha Tanus
Mother (1970)
Samar Qudha Tanus
Mother (1970)
Shafika Bajjali
Shafika Bajjali
Mother (Now)
Shafika Bajjali
Mother (Now)
Zuhair Abu Hanna
Zuhair Abu Hanna
E.S. (Child)
Zuhair Abu Hanna
E.S. (Child)
Ayman Espanioli
Ayman Espanioli
ES (Teenager)
Ayman Espanioli
ES (Teenager)


Tarik Kopty
Tarik Kopty
Neighbour
Tarik Kopty
Neighbour


Amer Hlehel
Amer Hlehel
Anis
Amer Hlehel
Anis


Ali Suliman
Ali Suliman
Eliza's Boyfriend
Ali Suliman
Eliza's Boyfriend


Menashe Noy
Menashe Noy
Taxi Driver
Menashe Noy
Taxi Driver
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