I was a Stranger (8.1/10)

I Was a Stranger tells an emotionally grounded story that begins with tragedy striking a Syrian family in Aleppo. From that moment, the film branches outward, following a chain reaction that touches five different families across four countries. The story unfolds through four different viewpoints, each connected to the same situation shaped by the ongoing war in Syria. Seeing the events from multiple perspectives gives the film a layered feeling, showing how a single tragedy can ripple outward and affect people in very different places and circumstances. The acting across the board is strong and convincing. Much of the dialogue is in Arabic, which adds to the film’s realism and helps immerse the viewer in the setting and culture.