When I Saw You (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, When I Saw You is a drama film directed by Annemarie Jacir, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.
Who’s in it. When I Saw You stars Mahmoud Asfa as Tarek, Ruba Blal as Ghaydaa, Saleh Bakri as Layth and Anas Algaralleh as Mr. Nasser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, When I Saw You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When I Saw You page.
If you liked it. Fans of When I Saw You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When I Saw You (2014)?
- In US, When I Saw You is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When I Saw You worth watching?
- When I Saw You holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When I Saw You?
- When I Saw You stars Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Blal, Saleh Bakri, Anas Algaralleh and Ali Elayan.
- When was When I Saw You released?
- When I Saw You was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.