Amira & Sam
“The only place they belong is together”
Synopsis
Sam, a soldier who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq, meets Amira when he visits her uncle, Bassam, who had served as Sam's Iraqi translator. Bassam and Sam have a special bond due to their time together in the war. Initially Amira does not trust him because he was an American soldier and her brother was killed by a bomb from American troops in the war. Sam's cousin, Charlie, asks Sam to help him with illegal hedge funds unbeknownst to Sam at the time. Amira is staying with her uncle Bassam since her father died. She sells bootlegged films on the street corner but is forced to stay with Sam after getting busted; immigration officials begin pursuing her. As the film progresses, Sam and Amira fall in love.
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Amira & Sam Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Paul Wesley Romance Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-18
Top Cast
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Martin Starr
Sam
Dina Shihabi
Amira
Paul Wesley
Charlie
Laith Nakli
Bassam
David Rasche
Jack
Ross Marquand
Greg
Daniel Fox
Burke
Alexis Hughes
Kara
Alexandra O'Halleran
Jen
Rasha Zamamiri
Veiled Woman
Sean Mullin
Stand-Up Comedian
Meg Gibson
VA Administrator
Robert C. Kirk
Chief Rowenski
James Chen
Donnie
Christian A. Paluck
Officer O'Rourke
Christopher Stadulis
Security Guard
John Leslie Wolfe
Karl Royce
Taylor Wilcox
Claire
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Mullin
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Mullin
- Original Score
- Heather McIntosh
- Original Title
- Amira & Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hole in 1 Productions, Vanishing Angle, Strongman, Five By Eight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin
Heather McIntosh
Daniel Vecchione
Julian Robinson
Matt Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Mullin
Director
Sara K. White
Production Design
Sean Mullin
Writer
Julian Robinson
Editor
Donna Maloney
Costume Design
Daniel Vecchione
Director of Photography
Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Matt Miller
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amira & Sam
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What is Amira & Sam about?
Sam, a soldier who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq, meets Amira when he visits her uncle, Bassam, who had served as Sam's Iraqi translator. Bassam and Sam have a special bond due to their time together in the war. Initially Amira does not trust him because he was an American soldier and her brother was killed by a bomb from American troops in the war. Sam's cousin, Charlie, asks Sam to help him with illegal hedge funds unbeknownst to Sam at the time. Amira is staying with her uncle Bassam since her father died. She sells bootlegged films on the street corner but is forced to stay with Sam after getting busted; immigration officials begin pursuing her. As the film progresses, Sam and Amira fall in love.
Who directed Amira & Sam?
Amira & Sam was directed by Sean Mullin.
Who stars in Amira & Sam?
The principal cast of Amira & Sam includes Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, Laith Nakli, David Rasche.
When was Amira & Sam released and how long is it?
Amira & Sam was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Amira & Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amira & Sam was composed by Heather McIntosh.