A vivacious Palestinian woman (Nisreen Faour) and her teenage son (Melkar Muallem) cope with culture clash and more as they try to build a new life in rural Illinois.
Release Date: September 4th, 2009
DVD Release Date: January 12th, 2010
PG-13 |1 hr 36 min
Plot SummaryA vivacious Palestinian woman (Nisreen Faour) and her teenage son (Melkar Muallem) cope with culture clash and more as they try to build a new life in rural Illinois.
Cast: Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Jenna Kawar, Selena Haddad, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Joseph Ziegler
Director: Cherien Dabis
Genres: Comedy drama
Nisreen FaourMelkar Muallem
Hiam Abbass
Alia ShawkatA heartwarming film, not a political dirge. Much of this warmth comes from the actress Nisreen Faour. show more
This slice of American life, as seen through the eyes of Palestinian immigrants, is nuanced, engaging and authentically observed. show more
Dabis, a Palestinian-American, has thoroughly re-energized the genre with refreshing wit, honest emotions, incisive observations and a perfect cast. show more
