Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is closely related to the family of Abu Said, a former policeman who gains new hopes from the political developments. Oum Said, his wife, hangs her hope on the imminent release of their eldest son, Said, from jail. She tries to find him a bride to secure things for the future. Their youngest son, Siad, is cynical and rebellious. He refuses to believe things. Sabah, the 12 year old daughter is romancing the future and wants to find out what's in it for her. The different stories are interwoven into a very timely insight into the current Palestinian mind.
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Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is closely related to the family of Abu Said, a former policeman who gains new hopes...
Haifa (1996) was directed by Rashid Masharawi. The film is a Drama, War production with a runtime of 1h 50m, rated 5.8/10.
Haifa runs 1h 50m (110 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Drama, War.
Haifa is rated 5.8/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and War fans.
