I Was a Stranger
قضية الغرباء
“Based on 14 million true stories.”
Synopsis
A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-11
Top Cast
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Yasmine Al Massri
Amira Homsi
Yahya Mahayni
Mustafa
Omar Sy
Marwan
Ziad Bakri
Fathi
Constantine Markoulakis
Stavros
Jason Beghe
Dr. Kroft
Ayman Samman
Shaheen
Massa Daoud
Rasha Homsi
Angeliki Papoulia
Helena
Saleh Bakri
Alaa
Jay Abdo
Papa Homsi
Vicky Papadopoulou
Charoula
Yumna Marwan
Rima Homsi
Baeyen Hoffman
Yusuf
Thanos Tokakis
Nikolas
Konstadinos Danikas
Babis
Mahmood Bakri
Tarek
Ioanna Meli
Saylor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 43 DaysBerlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandt Andersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandt Andersen
- Original Score
- Nick Chuba
- Original Title
- قضية الغرباء
- Country of Origin
- Jordan, Turkey, Palestinian Territory, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Philistine Films, SPACE + ART Entertainment, REEL Foundation, Karma Films, Angel Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandt Andersen
Brandt Andersen
Nick Chuba
Jonathan Sela, Michael Monar
Brandt Andersen, Ossama Bawardi, Ryan Busse, Charlie Endean, Dina Prior
Department Leadership Roster
Brandt Andersen
Director
Brandt Andersen
Screenplay
Brandt Andersen
Producer
Ossama Bawardi
Producer
Ryan Busse
Producer
Charlie Endean
Producer
Jonathan Sela
Director of Photography
Julie Berghoff
Production Design
Hamada Atallah
Costume Design
Nick Chuba
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Stranger
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What is I Was a Stranger about?
A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.
Who directed I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger was directed by Brandt Andersen.
Who stars in I Was a Stranger?
The principal cast of I Was a Stranger includes Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine Markoulakis.
When was I Was a Stranger released and how long is it?
I Was a Stranger was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Stranger was composed by Nick Chuba.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).