Between Borders

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Between Borders

Jan 2025

1h 27m

Drama

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In a crumbling Soviet Union, the Petrosyan family finds themselves as outcasts--wherever they go. Their Armenian heritage marks them for discrimination, first in their home country of Azerbaijan and then in Russia. After finding their eternal hope through a church planted by American missionaries, the hostility of everyday life pushes them to seek refuge in the United States. In the shadow of exile, hope became their home. Based on a riveting true story of faith and hope set amidst great oppression.

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Carlos Aguilar

Variety

Jan 25

Proficiently crafted as far as production design and cinematography go, “Between Borders” runs on didactic writing that renders the Petrosyans’ plight into a derivative period drama.

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

Jan 25

3/5

The movie highlights principles that many people of faith hold to: Love one another, treat others like you would want to be treated, and, to help yourself, help others.

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Lisa

Feb 3

Very moving story and brilliantly acted, especially Liz Tabish in the role of Violetta.

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Lucy Grace

Jan 31

"Between Borders" moved me deeply. The characters were relatable and the story was compelling. The true story of the Petrosyan family's experiences as ethnic Armenians facing terrible prejudice and the constant threat of physical and emotional abuse in both Azerbaidjan and Russia was at times heart-wrenching and echoes the plight of so many in similar situations around the world. The back and forth between the U.S. courtroom where the Petrosyans' petition for asylum was being adjudicated and the actual events leading up to the hearing was handled well. When the judge recited Emma Lazarus's "A New Colossus" that's inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty, there wasn't a dry eye in the theater. The anti-immigrant movement in the U.S. has never been more virulent and this movie is an important reminder of what this country is supposed to stand for.

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Diana

Jan 30

Loved this movie based on a true story. Very well done.

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Angie

Jan 29

Such a heart felt movie with real life issues we forget people actually face and have faced.

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Virginia

Jan 29

Awesome movie!! Its a shame it was only available for a few days.

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Jean

Jan 29

Oh my! This movie was right on, and I wish everyone could see it - especially in today's climate. I work with refugees and asylum seekers, and this is their story. That these people can even move on is remarkable, but they do - somehow. Feeling accepted and loved makes all the difference. We have just have no idea.

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Synopsis

In a crumbling Soviet Union, the Petrosyan family finds themselves as outcasts--wherever they go. Their Armenian heritage marks them for discrimination, first in their home country of Azerbaijan and then in Russia. After finding their eternal hope through a church planted by American missionaries, the hostility of everyday life pushes them to seek refuge in the United States. In the shadow of exile, hope became their home. Based on a riveting true story of faith and hope set amidst great oppression.

Director: Mark Freiburger
Producer: Mark Freiburger, Ken Carpenter, Isaac Norris, Jude S. Walko
Screenwriter: Mark Freiburger, Adam Sjoberg, Isaac Norris
Distributor: Fathom Events
Production Co: Storylight Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 4, 2025
Runtime: 1h 27m

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