Inescapable
“You can never escape your past”
Synopsis
Twenty-five years ago Adib, a promising young officer in the Syrian military police, suddenly left Damascus under suspicious circumstances. Abandoning the love of his life Fatima, he made his way to Canada and wiped the slate clean. When his daughter Muna suddenly disappears in Damascus, his past threatens to violently catch up to him. Teaming up with a Canadian emissary, Adib must now confront the turmoil he thought he left behind in order to find Muna.
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Inescapable Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Alexander Siddig, Joshua Jackson Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruba Nadda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruba Nadda
- Original Title
- Inescapable
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Myriad Pictures, Alliance Films, IFC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruba Nadda
Ruba Nadda
Luc Montpellier
Department Leadership Roster
Ruba Nadda
Director
Ruba Nadda
Screenplay
Luc Montpellier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Inescapable about?
Twenty-five years ago Adib, a promising young officer in the Syrian military police, suddenly left Damascus under suspicious circumstances. Abandoning the love of his life Fatima, he made his way to Canada and wiped the slate clean. When his daughter Muna suddenly disappears in Damascus, his past threatens to violently catch up to him. Teaming up with a Canadian emissary, Adib must now confront the turmoil he thought he left behind in order to find Muna.
Who directed Inescapable?
Inescapable was directed by Ruba Nadda.
Who stars in Inescapable?
The principal cast of Inescapable includes Alexander Siddig, Joshua Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Oded Fehr, Saad Siddiqui.
When was Inescapable released and how long is it?
Inescapable was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inescapable?
Inescapable holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).