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Welcome (2009)

"Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits."

7.220091h 50mFR
DramaRomance

Directed by Philippe Lioret

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

FR

Release

March 11, 2009

Director

Philippe Lioret

Official Trailer

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Overview

Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers th...

Cast

Vincent Lindon

Vincent Lindon

Simon

Firat Ayverdi

Firat Ayverdi

Bilal

Audrey Dana

Audrey Dana

Marion

Olivier Rabourdin

Olivier Rabourdin

Le lieutenant de police

Derya Ayverdi

Derya Ayverdi

Mîna

Yannick Renier

Yannick Renier

Alain

Thierry Godard

Thierry Godard

Bruno

Jean-Paul Comart

Jean-Paul Comart

Le gradé chez Simon

Fırat Çelik

Fırat Çelik

Koban

Mehmet Selim Akgul

Mehmet Selim Akgul

Zoran

Murat Subaşı

Murat Subaşı

Mirko

Behi Djanati Atai

Behi Djanati Atai

La mère de Mina

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Welcome (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Welcome. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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