A glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, TN, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream.
Acting
Malek Rahbani's raw, watchful performance—says everything with silence.
Writing
Avoids refugee trauma porn with surprising dark humor.
Director
Waheed AlQawasmi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Waheed AlQawasmi cast actual Memphis residents in supporting roles, including unhoused community members Jacir's character encounters.
The film deliberately mirrors 1970s American New Wave cinema—think Midnight Cowboy—to underscore how little has changed for America's marginalized.
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