Foreign Letters
“A story of friendships without borders”
Synopsis
A bittersweet coming-of-age film, Foreign Letters is itself a love letter to the unshakeable bond between friends. Set in the pre-email era of the 1980s, young Ellie, newly arrived to the US from Israel, anxiously waits for letters from her best friend back home. Suffering from homesickness, language difficulties and rejection at school, life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. As the two bond and become inseparable, they eventually hurt each other, and Ellie must find a way to restore their trust. Based on director Ela Thier's personal immigration experience, Foreign Letters is a film about poverty, prejudice, shame, and the healing power of friendship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ela Thier
- Screenplay & Story
- Ela Thier
- Original Title
- Foreign Letters
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- NBTV Studios, Thier Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ela Thier
Ela Thier
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Ela Thier
Director
Ela Thier
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What is Foreign Letters about?
A bittersweet coming-of-age film, Foreign Letters is itself a love letter to the unshakeable bond between friends. Set in the pre-email era of the 1980s, young Ellie, newly arrived to the US from Israel, anxiously waits for letters from her best friend back home. Suffering from homesickness, language difficulties and rejection at school, life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. As the two bond and become inseparable, they eventually hurt each other, and Ellie must find a way to restore their trust. Based on director Ela Thier's personal immigration experience, Foreign Letters is a film about poverty, prejudice, shame, and the healing power of friendship.
Who directed Foreign Letters?
Foreign Letters was directed by Ela Thier.
Who stars in Foreign Letters?
The principal cast of Foreign Letters includes Noa Rotstein, Dalena Le, Ela Thier, Udi Razzin, Daphna Thier.
When was Foreign Letters released and how long is it?
Foreign Letters was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.