Let It Be Morning [Blu-ray] in Bloomington, MN

Directed by Eran Kolirin, this comedy-drama is an adaptation of the novel by Sayed Kashua. The narrative follows Sami (Alex Bakri), a Jerusalem-based Israeli citizen born in Palestine. Sami returns to their village on the other side of the border to attend his brother's wedding. However, after the wedding, Sami is trapped in the village as a lockdown is suddenly imposed by Israeli soldiers. What follows is a narrative that questions and challenges realities while also revealing secrets long forgotten by the family. ~ Olivia Cantor