Before They Arrive
قبل ما يوصلوا
Synopsis
Amid Lebanon’s relentless political and economic chaos, Samer plans a private day with his girlfriend Rana while his parents are away. Their day takes a dark turn as they navigate unexpected visitors, hallucinations, and the harsh realities of their environment. As tensions rise, Samer and Rana confront their fears, desires, and the societal pressures that shape their lives, ultimately facing a pivotal moment in their relationship.
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Before they arrive by Ashraf Mtaweh / Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-11
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Helsinki Arab Film Festival 2025
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashraf Mtaweh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashraf Mtaweh
- Original Score
- El Rass
- Original Title
- قبل ما يوصلوا
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Cooperative of Cinema Professions – Lebanon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashraf Mtaweh
Ashraf Mtaweh
El Rass
Dany Chedid
Department Leadership Roster
Ashraf Mtaweh
Director
Ashraf Mtaweh
Writer
Dany Chedid
Director of Photography
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What is Before They Arrive about?
Amid Lebanon’s relentless political and economic chaos, Samer plans a private day with his girlfriend Rana while his parents are away. Their day takes a dark turn as they navigate unexpected visitors, hallucinations, and the harsh realities of their environment. As tensions rise, Samer and Rana confront their fears, desires, and the societal pressures that shape their lives, ultimately facing a pivotal moment in their relationship.
Who directed Before They Arrive?
Before They Arrive was directed by Ashraf Mtaweh.
Who stars in Before They Arrive?
The principal cast of Before They Arrive includes Nassim Banna, Tamara Hawi, Hamza Naddar, Layla Bou Habib, George Kehdy.
When was Before They Arrive released and how long is it?
Before They Arrive was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Before They Arrive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before They Arrive was composed by El Rass.