The Promised Land
Synopsis
With immigration forces in pursuit, Mary, an illegal foreign worker living in Israel, must decide between uprooting her son from the only place he calls home or risk being deported.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs Int'l Shortsfest - world premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vanessa Knutsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Knutsen
- Original Score
- Sherri Chung
- Original Title
- The Promised Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vanessa Knutsen
Vanessa Knutsen
Sherri Chung
Ziv Berkovich
Idit Aloni
Hilla Shitrit
Department Leadership Roster
Ziv Berkovich
Director of Photography
Hilla Shitrit
Producer
Vanessa Knutsen
Writer
Idit Aloni
Editor
Sherri Chung
Original Music Composer
Vanessa Knutsen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Promised Land.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Promised Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Promised Land about?
With immigration forces in pursuit, Mary, an illegal foreign worker living in Israel, must decide between uprooting her son from the only place he calls home or risk being deported.
Who directed The Promised Land?
The Promised Land was directed by Vanessa Knutsen.
Who stars in The Promised Land?
The principal cast of The Promised Land includes Mehereta Baruch, Thiya Danon, Roi Miller, Yoni Meles, Karin Bensinger.
When was The Promised Land released and how long is it?
The Promised Land was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Promised Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Promised Land was composed by Sherri Chung.