A Way Home (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, A Way Home is a documentary film directed by Karima Saïdi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When filmmaker Karima Saïdi’s mother Aïcha develops Alzheimer’s at the end of her life, Karima decides to make a film portrait of her at her Brussels care home. Before oblivion descends for good. Aïcha is becoming increasingly confused, and Karima takes her on mental journey back into her past. The filmmaker uses Aïcha’s stories and a wide range of family archive material to create an impression of Aïcha’s life. We start with her youth in Morocco, are shown how her husband brought her from Tangiers to Belgium, and how she later went on to raise her children as a single mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Way Home sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc, True Story and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Way Home page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Way Home (2020)?
- In US, A Way Home is available to stream on GuideDoc, True Story and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Way Home worth watching?
- A Way Home holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Way Home released?
- A Way Home was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.