Homeland
“Even the heart is under siege.”
Synopsis
Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Eldridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Rothschild
- Original Title
- Homeland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Production Studios
- Barataria, Red Shield Pictures, the G-Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Eldridge
Brad Rothschild
Steven Moskovic, Michael Eldridge
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Eldridge
Director
Brad Rothschild
Writer
Steven Moskovic
Producer
Michael Eldridge
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Homeland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homeland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Homeland about?
Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?
Who directed Homeland?
Homeland was directed by Michael Eldridge.
Who stars in Homeland?
The principal cast of Homeland includes Max Rhyser, Yifat Sharabi, Penny Bittone, Shalin Agarwal, Radhika Vaz.
When was Homeland released and how long is it?
Homeland was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.