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A Stray

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Trying to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee in Minneapolis seems like he just might make it, until he crosses paths with a stray dog.

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Leah Pickett Chicago Reader 12/15/2016
Despite the touchy subject matter, Syeed avoids preaching and instead focuses on the protagonist's day-to-day struggle; the understated drama benefits also from Yoni Brook's crisp cinematography and Abdirahman's multifaceted performance. Go to Full Review Omer Mozaffar RogerEbert.com 10/21/2016
4/4
In addition to being a tender film about a man finding redemption in caring for a canine, Syeed's pious film is refreshing, showing us a corner of America that we never see. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times 10/20/2016
The substantial pleasures of the movie are supplemented by the gratification of seeing an emerging talent with concerns far outside the conventional indie realm asserting himself with such authority. Go to Full Review Brooke Corso The MacGuffin 08/01/2017
B+
A Stray, directed by Musa Syeed, is about the symbiosis of faith in God and in oneself. Go to Full Review Shirley Sealy Film Journal International 10/20/2016
A truly empathetic look at the immigrant experience in today's jittery American "homeland." Go to Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press 10/20/2016
3.5/4
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Cast & Crew

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Musa Syeed

Director

Barkhad Abdirahman

Adan

Fathia Absie

Actor

Faysal Ahmed

Actor

Christina Baldwin

Actor

Ifrah Mansour

Actor

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A Stray

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Movie Info

Synopsis Trying to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee in Minneapolis seems like he just might make it, until he crosses paths with a stray dog.
Director
Musa Syeed
Producer
Jamila Wignot
Screenwriter
Musa Syeed
Production Co
Vilcek Foundation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
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