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The search began at the opening of their mother's will. - Incendies
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Title: Incendies

Release Date: 17 Sep 2010

Runtime: 2h 11m

Genre: Drama, War, Mystery

Director: TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope

Production Companies: TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope

Overview: A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.103 (2785 votes)

Cast

  • Nawal: Lubna Azabal
  • Jeanne Marwan: Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
  • Simon Marwan: Maxim Gaudette
  • Notary Lebel: Rémy Girard
  • Notaire Maddad: Allen Altman
  • Abou Tarek: Abdelghafour Elaaziz
  • Professor Niv Cohen: Dominique Briand
  • Doctor in the Emergency Room: Frédéric Paquet
  • Bassem Marwan: Ahmad Massad
  • Professor Said Haidar: John Dunn-Hill
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