5.2Pomegranates and Myrrh · 2009
Pomegranates and Myrrh (2009) is a Drama film directed by Najwa Najjar, starring Yasmine Al Massri, Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman.
Drama
5.2Overview
A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
Cast
Yasmine Al Massri, Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman, Walid Abdul Salam, Ahmad Abu Sal'oum, Yosef Abu Wardeh, Valentina Abu-'Aksa, Manal Awad
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What is "Pomegranates and Myrrh" about?
A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
When was "Pomegranates and Myrrh" released?
Pomegranates and Myrrh was released in 2009.
Who stars in "Pomegranates and Myrrh"?
The cast includes Yasmine Al Massri, Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman, Walid Abdul Salam.
