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Movie poster: Amreeka (2009)
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2009 · 96 min Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.

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Year 2009
Country Canada, Jordan, Kuwait
Genre Drama
Director Cherien Dabis
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (57 votes)

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Director Cherien Dabis constructs a narrative on the contrast between naive expectations and harsh reality, using mundane details to convey cultural shock. The film relies on the subtle performances of Nisreen Faour and Melkar Muallem, whose characters maintain grace under pressure.

What lingers after viewing is not bitterness, but a quiet admiration for quiet resilience. A timely reminder that the immigrant journey is paved with both disappointment and small triumphs. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Cherien Dabis

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In a quiet setting, perhaps with family, to discuss themes of adaptation and tolerance.

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