Homeland (2008)
Even the heart is under siege.
Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?
Cast
- Max Rhyser - Kobi Zucker
- Yifat Sharabi - Leila
- Penny Bittone - Doron
- Shalin Agarwal - Ghazi
- Radhika Vaz - Mother
- Laurence Cantor - Father
- Ellie Diez - Sheila
- Pia Shah - Hala
- Shayna Padovano - Mona
- Ann Marie Moloney - Agent
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Homeland about?
- Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?
- Who directed Homeland?
- Homeland was directed by Michael Eldridge.
- Who stars in Homeland?
- Homeland stars Max Rhyser, Yifat Sharabi, Penny Bittone, Shalin Agarwal, Radhika Vaz, Laurence Cantor.
- How long is Homeland?
- Homeland has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Homeland?
- Homeland is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Homeland?
- Homeland had a budget of $300,000.