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Where to Watch The Return to Homs (2013) in the US
- 2013
- Not Rated
- 1h 34m
- 7.6IMDb
- 93%Rotten Tomatoes
- 85Metascore
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What it's about
Filmed over 3 years in Homs,accompanying 2 outstanding young men from the time they were only dreaming of freedom to the time when they are forced to change course. Basset, the 19yo national football team goalkeeper, who became an outspoken demonstration leader in the city, then an icon revolution singer, till he becomes a fighter... a militia leader. Ossama, his 24yo friend, renowned citizen journalist, cynical pacifist... as his views are forced to change, until he is detained by army secret service. It is the story of a city, of which the world have heard a lot, but never really got closer than news, never really had the chance to experience how a war erupted. a modern times epic of youth in war time.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Talal Derki
- Writer
- Talal Derki
- Starring
- Abdul Basset Saroot
Details
- Release date
- Feb 13, 2014
- Language
- Arabic
- Country
- Syria, Germany
- Awards
- 9 wins & 5 nominations
Where to Watch The Return to Homs (2013) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Return to Homs in the United States?
- The Return to Homs is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Return to Homs or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Return to Homs for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
