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Written, directed and co-produced by Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning British-Palestinian filmmaker Farah Nabulsi, this powerful debut feature is gripping, tense and distinctive. With accomplished UK actor Imogen Poots in a supporting role, and music from British composer Alex Baranowski, the film is co-produced by UK companies Cocoonfilms and Native Liberty.

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Troubled by his past, Palestinian school teacher Basem (Saleh Bakri) begins to form meaningful bonds with his student Adam (Muhammad Abed Elrahman) and British volunteer teacher Lisa (Imogen Poots). Simultaneously, an American lawyer and his wife push for the return of their son from a resistance group.