When I Saw You Movie (2014): Where to watch and stream online

When I Saw You

2014, Movie, 1h 33min

Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.

Country: United Arab Emirates,Greece,Jordan,Palestine

Director:

Annemarie Jacir

Cast:

Saleh Bakri,

Ruba Bilal,

Firas Waleed Al-Taybeh,

Ali Elayan

Reviews

Critic David Hughes

rated

...a worm’s-eye view of a seemingly senseless conflict, which resonates with the current Middle-East crisis.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...[a] warm, supple and heartfelt movie...

Read full review at The Guardian

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In the midst of the Six-Day War, a young Palestinian boy named Tarek sets out on a journey to find his missing father, who was separated from him during the chaos of the conflict. Along the way, Tarek faces numerous challenges and struggles to adapt to a new life in a refugee camp, but he never loses hope of being reunited with his father. This powerful and emotional film explores the themes of family, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.

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You can stream When I Saw You on: Netflix

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