Amreeka (2009)

6.7/10 96 min Drama

Overview

Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.

Cast

Hiam Abbass

Raghda Halaby

Alia Shawkat

Salma Halaby

Yussuf Abu-Warda

Nabeel Halaby

Amer Hlehel

Samer

Miriam Smith

Bank Employee

Kristen Sawatzky

Female Airport Official

Ernie Pitts

Male Airport Official

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