Foreign Land
Synopsis
Life changed for Alejandro Reis - Alex - in just a few brief moments when he discovers that he is not an American citizen. His parents brought him across the Mexican border when he was just months old. Flora Hendricks, on the other hand is born in Missouri. She decides to run away from home. Alex finds himself deported to Mexico On a seeming parallel track, Flora is arrested for shoplifting. And put in the same deportation bus with Alex. Once on Mexican soil Alex and Flora find out quickly that they are way out of their depth. They learn quickly that Tijuana and most of the other border towns are ultra violent places that are overrun by dangerous, warring criminal factions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafi Girgis
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafi Girgis, Peter Allen
- Original Title
- Foreign Land
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafi Girgis
Rafi Girgis, Peter Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Rafi Girgis
Screenplay
Rafi Girgis
Director
Peter Allen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Land
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What is Foreign Land about?
Life changed for Alejandro Reis - Alex - in just a few brief moments when he discovers that he is not an American citizen. His parents brought him across the Mexican border when he was just months old. Flora Hendricks, on the other hand is born in Missouri. She decides to run away from home. Alex finds himself deported to Mexico On a seeming parallel track, Flora is arrested for shoplifting. And put in the same deportation bus with Alex. Once on Mexican soil Alex and Flora find out quickly that they are way out of their depth. They learn quickly that Tijuana and most of the other border towns are ultra violent places that are overrun by dangerous, warring criminal factions.
Who directed Foreign Land?
Foreign Land was directed by Rafi Girgis.
Who stars in Foreign Land?
The principal cast of Foreign Land includes Jeffrey Licon, Alex Frnka, Peter Holden, Art Bonilla, Julien Cesario.
When was Foreign Land released and how long is it?
Foreign Land was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.