Paradise Now

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Paradise Now

"From the most unexpected place, come a new call for peace"

2005

1h 30m

6.9(285 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Drama

War

Overview

Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

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Qais Nashif

Said

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Ali Suliman

Khaled

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Lubna Azabal

Suha

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Amer Hlehel

Jamal

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Hiam Abbass

Said's Mother

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Ashraf Barhom

Abu Karem

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عبد الرحمن ظاهر

Mechanic

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Mohamed Bustami

Abu Salim

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Dirar Suleiman

Taxidriver Said

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Jamel Daher

Car Owner (voice)

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Lutuf Nouasser

Car Owner

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Nour Abd El-Hadi

Said's Sister

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Art

Olivier Meidinger

Abu-Shabaab

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