"Growing up is only half the battle."

1998

1h 45m

7.0(46 votes)

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Overview

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.

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10 members

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Rami Doueiri

Tarek

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Mohammad Chamas

Omar

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Rola Al Amin

May

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Carmen Lebbos

Hala

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Joseph Bou Nassar

Riad

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Liliane Nemri

Nahida

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Mahmoud Mabsout

Hassan

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Hassan Farhat

Militiaman Zeytouni

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Fadi Abi Samra

Darwiche

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Leila Karam

Oum Walid

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