The read
Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
In Gaza, 60-year-old fisherman Issa has been secretly in love with Siham, a widow who works at the market. One day, the discovery of an ancient phallic statue of Apollo in his fishing net changes his life. With newfound confidence, he decides to approach Siham but problems arise when authorities become involved with this mysterious and potent treasure.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do.
34 audience votes
Key crew
- Tarzan NasserWriter
- Andre MatthiasOriginal Music Composer
- Arab NasserDirector
- Arab NasserWriter
- Tarzan NasserDirector
Cast
- Hiam AbbassSiham
- Salim DawIssa
- Maisa Abd ElhadiLeila
- George IskandarSamir
- Manal AwadManal
- Hitham Al OmaiAli
- Hamada AtallahGoldsmith
- Rukkmini GhoshAlia
- Nabil KawniWalid
- Majd EidMosab
- Namil AlraeeCheckpoint Policeman
- Mustafa Abu ThaninTown Employee
Stills
Themes
palestinefishingdiscoverygaza stripold age romanceancient artifact