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Salt of This Sea (2008)

5.820081h 49mAR
DramaRomance

Directed by Annemarie Jacir

Rating

5.8/10

Runtime

1h 49m

Language

AR

Release

September 3, 2008

Director

Annemarie Jacir

Official Trailer

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Overview

Born in Brooklyn to Palestinian refugee parents, Soraya decides to journey to the country of her ancestry when she discovers that her grandfather's savings have been frozen in a Jaffa bank account since his 1948 exile. However, she soon finds that her simple plan is a complicated undertaking — one t...

Cast

Suheir Hammad

Suheir Hammad

Soraya

Saleh Bakri

Saleh Bakri

Emad

Riyad Ideis

Riyad Ideis

Marwan

Sylvie Wetz

Sylvie Wetz

Corinne (as Sylvie Wetz)

Yahya Barakat

Yahya Barakat

Ziad

Khaled Hourani

Khaled Hourani

Khaled

Iman Aoun

Iman Aoun

Wealthy Landlord

Juliano Mer-Khamis

Juliano Mer-Khamis

Hiking Leader

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Salt of This Sea (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Born in Brooklyn to Palestinian refugee parents, Soraya decides to journey to the country of her ancestry when she discovers that her grandfather's savings have been frozen in a Jaffa bank account since his 1948 exile. However, she soon finds that her simple plan is a complicated undertaking — one that takes her further from her comfort zone than she'd imagined.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Salt of This Sea. 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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