Yema (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Yema is a drama film directed by Djamila Sahraoui, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A small abandoned house, isolated in the Algerian countryside. Here Ouardia has buried her son Tarik, a soldier possibly killed by his own brother Ali, leader of an Islamist group. In this atmosphere, tense with pain and brittle with drought, life will little by little reassert itself. Thanks to the garden that Ouardia will bring to life by dint of courage, work, and obstinacy.
Who’s in it. Yema stars Djamila Sahraoui as Ouardia, Samir Yahia as Le gardien and Ali Zarif as Ali.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Yema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yema tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yema (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yema worth watching?
- Yema holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yema?
- Yema stars Djamila Sahraoui, Samir Yahia and Ali Zarif.
- When was Yema released?
- Yema was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.