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Arrival

Synopsis

After arriving in Aotearoa as refugees, a mother and daughter find their roles upended in the face of a new and unfamiliar world.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Melbourne International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ahmed Osman
Screenplay & Story
Francesca Mackenzie
Original Score
Liam Reid
Original Title
Arrival
Spoken Languages
English, Venda, Maori, Persian
Runtime
14m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ahmed Osman

Screenplay & Story

Francesca Mackenzie

Original Score & Music

Liam Reid

Director of Photography

Tim Flower

Film Editing

Isaiah Tour

Producers

Isaiah Tour, Alyssa Medel

Department Leadership Roster

Ahmed Osman

Director

Isaiah Tour

Producer

Isaiah Tour

Editor

Alyssa Medel

Producer

Francesca Mackenzie

Screenplay

Tim Flower

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arrival

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Arrival about?

After arriving in Aotearoa as refugees, a mother and daughter find their roles upended in the face of a new and unfamiliar world.

Who directed Arrival?

Arrival was directed by Ahmed Osman.

Who stars in Arrival?

The principal cast of Arrival includes Tivonge Munemo, Livhu Simeli, Yasna Roshan, Kylie Cushman, Rebecca McFadzien.

When was Arrival released and how long is it?

Arrival was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Arrival?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Arrival was composed by Liam Reid.