The Dead of Jaffa (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Dead of Jaffa is a drama film directed by Ram Loevy, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. With their father in prison and mother dead, three children from the West Bank are smuggled into Israel and taken to the house of their distant relatives, George and Rita, in Jaffa. Rita, who longs for a child, embraces them as her own but George is wary of the grave legal implications their actions might have. Meanwhile, a British film director recreates 1947 Jaffa outside George and Rita’s house. When their present-day reality meets the historical events that led to it, tragedy ensues.
Who’s in it. The Dead of Jaffa stars Yussuf Abu-Warda, Alon Dahan, Salim Daw and Jonny Phillips, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead of Jaffa page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead of Jaffa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead of Jaffa (2019)?
- In US, The Dead of Jaffa is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Dead of Jaffa?
- The Dead of Jaffa stars Yussuf Abu-Warda, Alon Dahan, Salim Daw, Jonny Phillips and Ruba Bilal.
- When was The Dead of Jaffa released?
- The Dead of Jaffa was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.