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I Was a Stranger

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A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. Each one on their own journey. Their paths cross in a desperate pursuit of safety and belonging. Set across four countries and inspired by real stories from the frontlines of the refugee crisis, this sweeping drama captures the heartbreak, danger, and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over when the world gives them nothing.
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Cast & Crew

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Brandt Andersen

Director

Charlie Endean

Director

Yasmine Al Massri

Amira

Yahya Mahayni

Mustafa

Omar Sy

Marwan

Ziad Bakri

Fathi

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Critics Reviews

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Wendy Ide Screen International This is an ambitious and confident first feature, yet it is hampered by a screenplay that is intent on emphasising the most obvious points about the issue rather than offering a new perspective. Feb 28, 2024 Full Review Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com This is a film that treasures misery as a vehicle for tension, but rarely as a chance for humanism to arise. By the end, Andersen has shaken, jarred and overwhelmed his audience so much that he forgets how to inspire them. Feb 24, 2024 Full Review Sarah Manvel Critic's Notebook This movie wants noble suffering and to make the rest of us feel bad. This is not a badly made film, not at all, but it puts its thumb on the scale so hard we know we’re being cheated. It’s a remarkable shame. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. Each one on their own journey. Their paths cross in a desperate pursuit of safety and belonging. Set across four countries and inspired by real stories from the frontlines of the refugee crisis, this sweeping drama captures the heartbreak, danger, and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over when the world gives them nothing.
Director
Brandt Andersen, Charlie Endean
Producer
Brandt Andersen, Ossama Bawardi, Ryan Busse
Screenwriter
Brandt Andersen, Brandt Andersen
Distributor
Angel Studios
Production Co
Philistine Films
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Violent Content|A Racial Slur|Smoking|Bloody Images|Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 31, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m