Foreign Letters

2012·Movie
1h 40min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–47%

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About

A story of friendships without borders

A bittersweet coming-of-age film, Foreign Letters is itself a love letter to the unshakeable bond between friends. Set in the pre-email era of the 1980s, young Ellie, newly arrived to the US from Israel, anxiously waits for letters from her best friend back home. Suffering from homesickness, language difficulties and rejection at school, life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. As the two bond and become inseparable, they eventually hurt each other, and Ellie must find a way to restore their trust. Based on director Ela Thier's personal immigration experience, Foreign Letters is a film about poverty, prejudice, shame, and the healing power of friendship.
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Directed by:
Ela Thier
Written by:
Ela Thier

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Where can I stream Foreign Letters legally?

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Foreign Letters is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Foreign Letters worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Foreign Letters?

1 h 40 min

Foreign Letters runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Foreign Letters in?

EnglishHebrewVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Hebrew, Vietnamese. Produced in Israel, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Foreign Letters?

2CAUS

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