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28/09/2020 Drama, Comedy 1h 44m
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Waiting is a group effort.

Overview

An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by the weight of his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.

  1. Ben Sharrock

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Amir El-Masry

    Omar

  2. Vikash Bhai

    Farhad

  3. Ola Orebiyi

    Wasef

  4. Kwabena Ansah

    Abedi

  5. Sidse Babett Knudsen

    Helga

  6. Qais Nashif

  7. Kenneth Collard

    Boris

  8. Sanjeev Kohli

    Vikram

  9. Cameron Fulton

    Plug

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-03-27
There is something perfectly apposite about the title of this semi-comedic tale of four young Syrian refugees stuck on a remote, but curious and friendly, Scottish island whilst they await a decision on their asylum applications. Living in an unfurnished house they must reconcile their constant restlessness with their desire to integrate and to settle somewhere - whilst trying to adapt to the less the friendly weather conditions! The principle character is "Omar" (Amir El-Masry) who was once an accomplished musician, but since his migration has lost the motivation to play. It's only when his f...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$224,405.00

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