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Self Made (2014)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 29M

Director : Shira Geffen

Synopsis

Self Made tells the story of two women - one Israeli, the other Palestinian- who are trapped within their respective worlds. After a mix-up at a checkpoint, they find themselves living the life of the other on the opposite side of the border.

Actors

Samira Saraya
Samira Saraya
Nadine
Doraid Liddawi
Doraid Liddawi
Na'ama Shoham
Na'ama Shoham
Ziad Bakri
Ziad Bakri
Yusuf
Sarah Adler
Sarah Adler
Michal
Omer Perelman Striks
Omer Perelman Striks
Henry David
Henry David

Crews

Shira Geffen
Shira Geffen
Director
Shira Geffen
Shira Geffen
Writer

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