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A Lion Returns

  • 20202020
  • 1h 31m
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5.4/10
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A Lion Returns (2020)
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After spending 18 months in Syria, Jamal is back in Sydney and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however he has to deal with his strong minded older brother Omar, his wife Heidi and so... Read allAfter spending 18 months in Syria, Jamal is back in Sydney and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however he has to deal with his strong minded older brother Omar, his wife Heidi and son, but most importantly his unforgiving father.After spending 18 months in Syria, Jamal is back in Sydney and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however he has to deal with his strong minded older brother Omar, his wife Heidi and son, but most importantly his unforgiving father.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
125
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Serhat Caradee
  • Writer
    • Serhat Caradee
  • Stars
    • Maha Wilson
    • Jacqui Purvis
    • Jayne-Louise O'Connell
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  • Director
    • Serhat Caradee
  • Writer
    • Serhat Caradee
  • Stars
    • Maha Wilson
    • Jacqui Purvis
    • Jayne-Louise O'Connell
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Maha Wilson
    Maha Wilson
    • Maya Alameinas Maya Alamein
    Jacqui Purvis
    • Heidi Alameinas Heidi Alamein
    Jayne-Louise O'Connell
    Jayne-Louise O'Connell
    • Police Officer 2as Police Officer 2
    Oliver Trajkovski
    Oliver Trajkovski
    • Mahmoodas Mahmood
    Danny Elacci
    Danny Elacci
    • Omar Alameinas Omar Alamein
    Serhat Caradee
    Serhat Caradee
    • Ahmedas Ahmed
    Moustafa Dennawi
    • Jamal Alameinas Jamal Alamein
    • (as Tyler De Nawi)
    Taffy Hany
    • Yusef Alameinas Yusef Alamein
    Frances Duca
    Frances Duca
    • Auntie Fadiaas Auntie Fadia
    Buddy Dannoun
    • Yahya Hazeemas Yahya Hazeem
    Maddox Elachi
    • Khalil Alameinas Khalil Alamein
    Eddie Idik
    • Police Officer 1as Police Officer 1
    Mohammad Mick Farroukh
    • Heshamas Hesham
    Helen Chebatte
    • Manal Alameinas Manal Alamein
    Natalie Tesoriero
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    Jamal has just returned to Australia after spending 18 months in Syria. No-one knows what he did or who he was with. He's back in the country and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however has to deal with his strong minded older brother Omar, his wife Heidi and their young son, but most importantly his unforgiving father. But why has Jamal really come back? Is he a militant with a cause or an easily led pawn in a bigger global picture? A story about redemption, forgiveness and the consequences of your actions on loved ones. —Production Company
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    • terrorism
    • family relationships
    • redemption
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      • Some Actions Are Never Forgivable
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      • Drama
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      Serhat Caradee shot the 90 page script in 10 days with a small crew, cast and lots of extras.

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    8/10
    Another fine work from Serhat Caradee (Cedar Boys, 2009)
    A Lion Returns (2020) is is slow paced, dialogue driven drama of a family in crisis.

    I was reminded of a carefully wrought stage play and found it deeply engrossing.

    The script achieves a high standard all too rare now in Australian film and TV drama. The direction is deft and the acting is consistently good. Danny Elacci's performance as Omar, the good son, is outstanding.
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    • guauen
    • Apr 5, 2021

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 2020 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Bonafide Pictures
      • Head Gear Films
      • Kreo Films FZ
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,670
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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