Fig Tree (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Fig Tree is a drama film directed by Alamork Davidian, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 14 year old Jewish Mina, is trying to navigate between a surreal routine dictated by the civil war in Ethiopia and her last days of youth with her Christian boyfriend Eli. When she discovers that her family is planning to immigrate to Israel and escape the war, she weaves an alternate plan in order to save Eli. But in times of war, plans tend to go wrong. Marsha's coming of age film debut film is based on her childhood memories of a civil-war-torn Ethiopia.
Who’s in it. Fig Tree stars Betalehem Asmamawe as Mina, Rodas Gizaw, Weyenshiet Belachew and Yohannes Musa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fig Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fig Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fig Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fig Tree (2018)?
- In US, Fig Tree is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fig Tree worth watching?
- Fig Tree holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fig Tree?
- Fig Tree stars Betalehem Asmamawe, Rodas Gizaw, Weyenshiet Belachew, Yohannes Musa and Mitiku Haylu.
- When was Fig Tree released?
- Fig Tree was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.