A Kiss
Synopsis
Abdi, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee living in an asylum shelter in the Netherlands, has fallen in love with the 15-year-old Leyli and wants nothing more than to have her be his partner for the summer disco. But Abdi lacks the courage to ask Leyli. After finding out that at the end of the week he and his family will be moved to another asylum shelter, our young hero embarks on an unstoppable journey to win over Leyli's heart and to seal it with an intimate kiss. Knowing that if he loses her, he will regret it for the rest of his life.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Omar Alwan
Abdi
Parmis Amini
Leyli
George Tobal
Father
Walid Taha El Idrissi
Friend 1
Amine Amajoud
Friend 2
Sujoud Nasrallah
Sister
Mike Reus
Staff Member Refugee Center
Irina Yegoian
Girlfriend 1
Soulaima Rachid
Girlfriend 2
Alex A. Mohammed
Adnan
Bart Klever
Farmer
Bram Suijker
Teacher
Simone Schwab
Bus Stop Girl
Evalinde Lammers
Kissing Couple
Wessel Verbeek
Kissing Couple
Khuloud Khashan
Mother in Kitchen
Rasha Alghazal
Daughter in Kitchen
Pieter van der Sman
Ice Cream Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nederlands Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nima Mohaghegh
- Screenplay & Story
- Saman Amini, Nima Mohaghegh
- Original Title
- A Kiss
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nima Mohaghegh
Saman Amini, Nima Mohaghegh
Joris Bulstra
Nima Mohaghegh, Saman Amini, Christine de Jager
Department Leadership Roster
Saman Amini
Writer
Nima Mohaghegh
Producer
Nima Mohaghegh
Director
Saman Amini
Producer
Nima Mohaghegh
Writer
Joris Bulstra
Director of Photography
Christine de Jager
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Kiss.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kiss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kiss about?
Abdi, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee living in an asylum shelter in the Netherlands, has fallen in love with the 15-year-old Leyli and wants nothing more than to have her be his partner for the summer disco. But Abdi lacks the courage to ask Leyli. After finding out that at the end of the week he and his family will be moved to another asylum shelter, our young hero embarks on an unstoppable journey to win over Leyli's heart and to seal it with an intimate kiss. Knowing that if he loses her, he will regret it for the rest of his life.
Who directed A Kiss?
A Kiss was directed by Nima Mohaghegh.
Who stars in A Kiss?
The principal cast of A Kiss includes Omar Alwan, Parmis Amini, George Tobal, Walid Taha El Idrissi, Amine Amajoud.
When was A Kiss released and how long is it?
A Kiss was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 32m.