Pomegranates and Myrrh (2009)
2009-02-01
France, Germany, Kuwait, Palestinian Territory
95 Min.
PG-13
Overview
Synopsis by theflixtor - A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
Cast
Kamar
Umm Habib
Kais
Abu Antar
Yosef
Mariam
Ambar