The Journey

The Journey

82 mins | Drama | Feb. 20, 2017

Sara enters Baghdad station with sinister intentions for its reopening ceremony. As she braces to commit an unthinkable act, her plans are drastically altered by an unwanted and awkward encounter with Salam, a self-assured and flirtatious salesman. With Salam now hostage to Sara’s confused and deluded plan, he battles desperately to appeal to her humanity and sway her decision. In a moment of consideration and with her convictions crumbling before her, Sara is given the opportunity to witness the life and innocence she was so willing to destroy. But is this a second chance or an admission of guilt?

The Journey

82 mins | Drama | Feb. 20, 2017

The Journey
Sara enters Baghdad station with sinister intentions for its reopening ceremony. As she braces to commit an unthinkable act, her plans are drastically altered by an unwanted and awkward encounter with Salam, a self-assured and flirtatious salesman. With Salam now hostage to Sara’s confused and deluded plan, he battles desperately to appeal to her humanity and sway her decision. In a moment of consideration and with her convictions crumbling before her, Sara is given the opportunity to witness the life and innocence she was so willing to destroy. But is this a second chance or an admission of guilt?
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Lionceau Films, Human Film
Original title الرحلة
Directors Mohamed Al Daradji
Writers Mohamed Al Daradji, Isabelle Stead

Cast

Zahraa Ghandour

as Sara

Bennet De Brabandere

as Sargeant Hewiston

Michel Kandinsky

as SPC Diaz