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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
THE DOCTOR - Amira Homsi
Yahya Mahayni
THE SOLDIER - Mustafa
Omar Sy
THE SMUGGLER - Marwan
Ziad Bakri
THE POET - Fathi
Constantine Markoulakis
THE CAPTAIN - Stavros
Jason Beghe
Dr. Kroft
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