Out of Iraq: A Love Story
“War tore them apart. Can love reunite them?”
Synopsis
How far would you go to be with the love of your life? In 2003, in the midst of war, in a country where homosexuality is banned, two Iraqi men meet by chance and fall in love. Nayyef, a translator for the U.S. military, and Btoo, a soldier in the Iraqi army, face persecution, and possibly death, if they stay in their homeland. After obtaining a visa, Nayyef leaves his love behind, settling in Seattle with a determination to one day reunite with Btoo in a place where they can express their love freely and without fear.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris McKim, Eva Orner
- Original Title
- Out of Iraq: A Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris McKim, Eva Orner
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Aaron I. Butler, Chris McKim, Eva Orner
Department Leadership Roster
Fenton Bailey
Producer
Randy Barbato
Producer
Aaron I. Butler
Producer
Chris McKim
Producer
Eva Orner
Producer
Pamela Post
Producer
Chris McKim
Director
Eva Orner
Director
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What is Out of Iraq: A Love Story about?
How far would you go to be with the love of your life? In 2003, in the midst of war, in a country where homosexuality is banned, two Iraqi men meet by chance and fall in love. Nayyef, a translator for the U.S. military, and Btoo, a soldier in the Iraqi army, face persecution, and possibly death, if they stay in their homeland. After obtaining a visa, Nayyef leaves his love behind, settling in Seattle with a determination to one day reunite with Btoo in a place where they can express their love freely and without fear.
Who directed Out of Iraq: A Love Story?
Out of Iraq: A Love Story was directed by Chris McKim, Eva Orner.
Who stars in Out of Iraq: A Love Story?
The principal cast of Out of Iraq: A Love Story includes Not specified.
When was Out of Iraq: A Love Story released and how long is it?
Out of Iraq: A Love Story was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.