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The Journey

2017, Movie, 1h 22min

Sara enters Baghdad station with sinister intentions for its reopening ceremony. As she braces to commit an unthinkable act, her plans are drastically altered by an unwanted and awkward encounter with Salam, a self-assured and flirtatious salesman. With Salam now hostage to Sara’s confused and deluded plan, he battles desperately to appeal to her humanity and sway her decision. In a moment of consideration and with her convictions crumbling before her, Sara is given the opportunity to witness the life and innocence she was so willing to destroy. But is this a second chance or an admission of guilt?

Country: Iraq,United Kingdom,Netherlands,Qatar,France

Director:

Mohamed Al Daradji

Cast:

Michel Kandinsky,

Bennet De Brabandere,

Zahraa Ghandour,

Ameer Ali Jabarah

Reviews

Critic Leslie Felperin

rated

Ghandour (...) is astonishing, holding the still centre of the story with an intense, underplayed performance that delivers just the right blend of anguish, bafflement and blankness.

Read full review at The Guardian

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"The Journey" is a gripping drama that follows two strangers who embark on a life-changing road trip across Iraq in 2006. Sara, a young woman with a hidden agenda, and Salam, a charming and talkative salesman, are brought together by chance and forced to confront their deepest fears and beliefs. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of a war-torn country, they discover unexpected common ground and a chance for redemption. With powerful performances from Zahraa Ghandour and Ameer Ali Jabarah, this film offers a fresh perspective on the human cost of conflict and the power of human connection.

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