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Transplant
Tv Show

Transplant (2024)

7.9
TV_14

Transplant is a TV show about a Syrian refugee who becomes a doctor and works in a hospital in Toronto, dealing with emergency room situations and forming relationships with colleagues and patients. The show explores themes of immigration, medical drama, and interracial relationships.

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Charlie Golf One
Tv Show

Charlie Golf One (2020)

7.8

Charlie Golf One (TAAGAD in Hebrew) is a fast-paced action comedy drama series that follows the extraordinary and unusual events in the lives of medical soldiers serving in a remote military base of an elite infantry unit. The series will have you laughing one moment and put you at the edge of your seat in the next.

The Other Side of Hope
Movie

The Other Side of Hope(2017)

7.2
tomato92%
NR
101Minutes

The Other Side of Hope follows the story of Khaled, a Syrian refugee who arrives in Finland as an illegal alien. He crosses paths with Wikström, a former shirt salesman who decides to pursue his dream of opening a restaurant. As Khaled seeks asylum and tries to find his sister, he becomes an unexpected friend to Wikström and they both find hope in their unlikely bond.

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The Old Oak
Movie

The Old Oak(2023)

7.1
tomato82%
113Minutes

In a once thriving mining community in Northeast England, the future of The Old Oak pub hangs by a thread. With the closure of mines, the village has fallen on hard times. When Syrian refugees are suddenly placed in the village, the pub becomes a battleground. TJ, the landlord, forms an unlikely friendship with a young Syrian girl named Yara. Together, they strive to bridge the gap between the two communities and bring understanding. A deeply moving drama about fragilities and hopes.

The Man Who Sold His Skin
Movie

The Man Who Sold His Skin(2020)

6.9
tomato88%
104Minutes

A Syrian man is given the opportunity to travel to Brussels in exchange for having his back tattooed by a renowned artist. As his body becomes a living artwork, he enters a world of fame, money, and privilege, but soon realizes the price he has paid for his dreams.

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Jupiter's Moon
Movie

Jupiter's Moon(2017)

6.1
tomato49%
PG_13
129Minutes

In Jupiter's Moon, a young Syrian refugee named Aryan is shot while attempting to cross the border. However, instead of dying, he discovers that he has the ability to levitate. As word of his supernatural abilities spreads, Aryan becomes a symbol of hope and a target for those seeking to exploit him. A gripping drama with elements of fantasy, mystery, and thriller, the film explores themes of immigration, power, corruption, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Convergence: Courage in a Crisis
Movie

Convergence: Courage in a Crisis(2021)

6
tomato82%
R
113Minutes

Activists and volunteers work through the darkest days of 2020, galvanizing social change amidst chaos as governments start to fail local communities. This epic, globally spanning and deeply passionate documentary serves as a clarion call that great change can be born of crisis.

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A Moment in the Reeds
Movie

A Moment in the Reeds(2017)

6.9
tomato92%
108Minutes

A Moment in the Reeds is a heartfelt drama and romance film that explores the relationship between a gay Muslim Syrian refugee and a Finnish architect. Set against the backdrop of a lake house renovation, the two men develop a deep connection as they navigate cultural differences, family conflicts, and their own personal struggles.

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Limbo
Movie

Limbo(2020)

7.2
R
104Minutes

Limbo tells the story of a talented musician who seeks asylum on a Scottish island after being separated from his family. As the protagonist adjusts to life in limbo as a refugee, he encounters various challenges and experiences racism. The film explores themes of belonging, identity, and the search for home.

Worlds Apart
Movie

Worlds Apart(2015)

7.3
tomato63%
NR
113Minutes
The Lost
Tv Show

The Lost (2022)

6.8

Truck driver Erwin believes that he's helping people when he smuggles refugees, but shocking consequences follow a moment of distraction.

Label Me
Movie

Label Me(2019)

7
tomato100%
60Minutes

Label Me is a drama film that tells the story of a male prostitute who struggles to navigate his identity amidst the challenges of the sex industry. The film explores themes of homophobia, immigration, violence, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Broken Keys
Movie

Broken Keys(2021)

6.5
tomato100%
106Minutes

In a war-torn Middle Eastern city where music has been banned by Islamic extremists, Karim, a brilliant musician, struggles to rebuild his destroyed piano while trying to escape to Europe.

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The Lawyer
Movie

The Lawyer(2020)

6
tomato86%
97Minutes

The Lawyer is a drama movie that follows the journey of a lawyer who finds himself working in a refugee camp. As he helps refugees from different backgrounds and faces the challenges of their situations, he also confronts his own identity as a bisexual man. The movie explores themes of love, acceptance, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Jacir
Movie

Jacir(2022)

6.7
tomato100%
105Minutes

A glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, TN, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream.

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Stray
Movie

Stray(2020)

6.9
NR
72Minutes

Stray is a documentary film that follows the lives of stray dogs in Istanbul, Turkey. The film explores the relationship between the dogs and the city's inhabitants, particularly a Syrian refugee and a group of security guards. It delves into themes of urban life, compassion, and resilience.

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syrian refugee

Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that explore the compelling theme of Syrian refugees. From heart-wrenching dramas to inspiring documentaries, these captivating stories shed light on the experiences, challenges, and resilience of individuals seeking refuge and rebuilding their lives amidst crisis and conflict.

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