Pomegranates and Myrrh (2009)
Synopsis
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.
Director
Najwa Najjar
Writers
Najwa Najjar
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Original Title
Al-mor wa al rumman
Status
Released
Budget
$980,000
Revenue
N/A
Production
ZDF/Arte, Desert Door Productions, Ustura Films