The Syrian Bride (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, The Syrian Bride is a drama film directed by Eran Riklis, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In Majdal Shams, the largest Druze village in Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border, the Druze bride Mona is engaged to get married with Tallel, a television comedian that works in the Revolution Studios in Damascus, Syria. They have never met each other because of the occupation of the area by Israel since 1967; when Mona moves to Syria, she will lose her undefined nationality and will never be allowed to return home. Mona's father Hammed is a political activist pro-Syria that is on probation by the Israeli government. His older son Hatten married a Russian woman eight years ago and was banished from Majdal Shams by the religious leaders and his father. His brother Marwan is a wolf trader that lives in Italy. His sister Amal has two teenager daughters and has the intention to join the university, but her marriage with Amin is in crisis. When the family gathers for Mona's wedding, an insane bureaucracy jeopardizes the ceremony.
Who’s in it. The Syrian Bride stars Hiam Abbass as Amal, Makram J. Khoury as Hammed, Clara Khoury as Mona and Evelyn Kaplun as Evelyna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Syrian Bride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Syrian Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Syrian Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Syrian Bride (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Syrian Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Syrian Bride worth watching?
- The Syrian Bride holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Syrian Bride?
- The Syrian Bride stars Hiam Abbass, Makram J. Khoury, Clara Khoury, Evelyn Kaplun and Uri Gavriel.
- When was The Syrian Bride released?
- The Syrian Bride was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.