Not at Home (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film

Released in 2013, Not at Home is a notable film directed by Katja Adomeit, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. In Kabul, a family with 4 girls is about to move to a new house. The father feels he lost the position as the head of the family, since the oldest Girl, Sakina, 22, is working and pays for all the costs. Communication between the family members is difficult. Sharifa, 20, helps in the house and is looking for a job, Kamila, 16, learns English and Zar, 10, takes care of her sick chicken. Everyone is trying in their own way. An 18 year old Girl from Afghanistan is new in an isolation refugee camp in Germany. She feels lonely and is trying her best to adjust and to understand the routine in the camp. One day, a man, 23, stitches his mouth and starts a hunger strike in the canteen. Worried about him and at the same time fascinated by this man who strongly sits there day and night, she starts to look after him.
Who’s in it. Not at Home stars Homed Ahmadi, Nikmal Dostakhel as Basir, Sadaf Fetrat and Sahar Fetrat, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not at Home (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Not at Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Not at Home?
- Not at Home stars Homed Ahmadi, Nikmal Dostakhel, Sadaf Fetrat, Sahar Fetrat and Zohra Hashimi.
- When was Not at Home released?
- Not at Home was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.