6.3
The River
1984
Nezouh (2023)
January 19, 20231h 44mAR
6.8
23 votes
Overview
Even as bombs fall on Damascus, Mutaz refuses to flee to the uncertain life of a refugee. His wife, Hala, and daughter, Zeina, must make the choice whether to stay or leave.
Director
Soudade KaadanWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Berkeley Media GroupAgat Films & Cie / Ex NihiloBFIFilm4 ProductionsStars Collective GroupKAF Production
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7.0Although it's a little bit of a slow burn, this, it's still a poignant and telling story of a family facing the consequences of the war in Syria. "Mutaz" (Samer al Masri) is a proud man - of himself, of his family, of his country - and is loathe to consider leaving even after their home has been given a few additional - and substantial - ventilation holes! Indeed, the stoicism with which he, wife "Hala" (Kinda Alloush) and teenage daughter "Zeina" (Hala Zein) adapt is astonishing. They do their best to keep life as normal as possible as they survive amongst the rubble watching almost everyone…
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