Portrait of a Certain Orient

Nov 21, 2024

1h 32m

★ 7.0

Overview

At the end of the 1940s, Lebanon is sliding towards a devastating conflict. Catholic siblings Emilie and Emir decide to leave for Brazil. Aboard the ship to their new home, Emilie falls in love with Omar, a Muslim merchant. For an enraged and jealous Emir, the relationship is intolerable. As the story unfolds against the backdrop of the majestic rainforest, Emir’s actions and the choice that Emilie subsequently makes lead to disastrous consequences.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Matizar Filmes

Kavac Film

Gullane Entretenimento

Misti Filmes

Globo Filmes

Canal Brasil

Bubbles Project

VideoFilmes

Muiraquitã Filmes

Orjouane Productions

Portrait of a Certain Orient Trailers

Cast

Emilie

Wafa'a Celine Halawi

Omar

Charbel Kamel

Emir

Zakaria Kaakour

Dorner

Eros Galbiati

Anastásia

Rosa Peixoto

Madre Superiora

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