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I Was a Stranger

Film synopsis

A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. Each one on their own journey. Their paths cross in a desperate pursuit of safety and belonging. Set across four countries and inspired by real stories from the frontlines of the refugee crisis, this sweeping drama captures the heartbreak, danger, and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over when the world gives them nothing.

Release Date

January 9, 2026

Director

Brandt Andersen

Producers

Brandt Andersen

Ossama Bawaedi

Ryan Busse

Charlie Endean

Writer

Brandt Andersen

Cinematographer

Jonathan Sela

Cast

Yasmine Al Massri

Yasmine Al Massri

THE DOCTOR - Amira Homsi

Yahya Mahayni

Yahya Mahayni

THE SOLDIER - Mustafa

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

THE SMUGGLER - Marwan

Ziad Bakri

Ziad Bakri

THE POET - Fathi

Constantine Markoulakis

Constantine Markoulakis

THE CAPTAIN - Stavros

Jason Beghe

Jason Beghe

Dr. Kroft

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