When I Saw You(2014)
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When I Saw You Synopsis
Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.
When I Saw You (2014) is a drama film directed by Annemarie Jacir, released on June 6, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Bilal, Saleh Bakri and Anas Algaralleh. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Annemarie Jacir
- Writers:
- Annemarie Jacir
- Producers:
- Ossama Bawardi
- Cinematographer:
- Hélène Louvart
- Composer:
- Kamran Rastegar
- Production:
- Faliro House Productions, Philistine Films
- Status:
- Released
When I Saw You (2014) Trailer
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When I Saw You Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahmoud Asfa
as Tarek
Ruba Bilal
as Ghaydaa
Saleh Bakri
as Layth
- Anas Algaralleh
Anas Algaralleh
as Mr. Nasser
- Ali Elayan
Ali Elayan
as Abu Akram
- Ruba Shamshoum
Ruba Shamshoum
as Zain
Ahmad Srour
as Touissant
- Husam Abed
Husam Abed
as Al Arabi
- Fadia Abu Ayash
Fadia Abu Ayash
as Jihan
Firas Taybeh
as Majed
Key crew
Directed by Annemarie Jacir, written by Annemarie Jacir, produced by Ossama Bawardi.
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When I Saw You Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 26 ratings.
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When I Saw You – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When I Saw You online?
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When I Saw You (2014) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When I Saw You?
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The main cast of When I Saw You (2014) includes Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Bilal, Saleh Bakri, Anas Algaralleh and Ali Elayan. The film was directed by Annemarie Jacir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When I Saw You released?
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When I Saw You was released on June 6, 2014 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is When I Saw You worth watching?
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When I Saw You (2014) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When I Saw You?
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Yes. The official When I Saw You trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.