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A House in Jerusalem (2023)

2023 · Muayad Alayan · 104 min · Germany, Netherlands, Palestinian Territory, United Kingdom · Edited by 1

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Mourning her mother’s death and struggling to adjust to her new life in Israel, a young girl bonds with the lonely spirit of a Palestinian child.

A 2023 title built around Drama, Fantástico and Ghost. Directed by Muayad Alayan.

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A House in Jerusalem

German: Ein Haus in Jerusalem
Portuguese: Uma Casa em Jerusalém
Chinese: 耶路撒冷之屋
Korean: 예루살렘의 유령

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