Summaries

The life of a Lebanese immigrant through 50 years in Brazil.

June 1950: Still teenagers, the Lebanese, Tarik and his younger brother, Karim, left Lebanon and came to Brazil, in search for a better life. On the ship, they make friendship with other Lebanese and Syrian teenagers. Upon arrival in Brazil, each one goes his way and the years pass through ... September 2001: The old Muslim Tarik loses his wife and, before dies, needs to fulfill some promises. Tarik leaves everything and crosses Brazil, together with his daughter Samia, in search of the boys who came with him from Lebanon, 51 years before. Each stop on this long journey will reveal a fabulous truth of more than 1001 nights.—Marcio Curi

Details

Keywords
  • immigrant
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • History
Release date Nov 30, 2012
Countries of origin Brazil Lebanon
Official sites Official Facebook
Language Arabic Portuguese
Filming locations Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Production companies Day Two Pictures Cinevideo Produções AsaCine Produções

Box office

Budget $3400000
Gross worldwide $7820

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 54m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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