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Pomegranates and Myrrh

2009Movie1 h 35 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Palestinian Drama
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Social Taboos
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Cultural Identity
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Political Undertones
  • Intimate Storytelling

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Najwa Najjar
Written by
Najwa Najjar
Produced by
Hani E. Kort

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Facts

February 1, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
February 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew, Arabic
Made in
France, Germany, Kuwait, Palestinian Territories
Budget
$980,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Pomegranates and Myrrh worth watching?"

Questions about Pomegranates and Myrrh

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Is Pomegranates and Myrrh worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Pomegranates and Myrrh good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Pomegranates and Myrrh plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.