A House in jerusalm movie storyline. Young Rebecca, together with her father, relocates from the UK to Jerusalem seeking a fresh start following the tragic death of her mother. Their old family home in the Valley of the Ghosts becomes the setting for mysterious events and an unlikely friendship between Rebecca and Rasha, a young Palestinian girl only she can see. Could it be that the walls of the house are infused with the history and emotions of past generations or is Rasha simply a figment of Rebecca’s imagination?
As Rebecca delves deeper into the secrets of the house, she discovers Rasha’s true identity and the shared grief that binds them. This poignant tale explores memory, trauma, and the longing for home amidst the complexities of relations between Israel and Palestine.
A House in Jerusalem is a British dramar film directed by Muayad Alayan and starring Johnny Harris, Miley Locke, Sheherazade Farrell, Jiana Awwad, Rebecca Calder, Souad Faress, Mouna Hawa, Shaden Kanboura, Makram Khoury, Riyad Sliman and Rebecca Esmeralda Telhami. The screenplay was written by Muayad Alayan and Rami Musa Alayan.
Brief review for A House in Jerusalem
Although intriguing at first “A House in Jerusalem” sadly falls flat in its second half. This picture surpasses the “ghost-story” genre with its eery gentle approach by leaving the horror and fright out of this picture, but unfortunately it also left out suspense and thrill that would captivate viewer’s attention.
I appreciated the truthful and realistic political background that was woven into almost every part of the main story. However the themes like loss and grief, that should have been in the foreground according to the director Muayad Alayan, were not as prominent or conspicuous as was promised.
Yes, when you look back at “A House in Jerusalem”, it is obvious that coping with sorrow and misfortune is the primary message of the picture. But on the other hand while watching it you get lost in the narrative a little bit and it almost feels more as a detective story. Overall it was not an unpleasant film, but at the same time watching it didn’t evoke any emotions in me and because of that it became quite forgettable.
A House in Jerusalem (2024)
Directed by: Muayad Alayan
Starring: Johnny Harris, Miley Locke, Sheherazade Farrell, Jiana Awwad, Rebecca Calder, Souad Faress, Mouna Hawa, Shaden Kanboura, Makram Khoury, Riyad Sliman, Rebecca Esmeralda Telhami
Screenplay by: Muayad Alayan, Rami Musa Alayan
Production Design by: Bashar Hassuneh
Cinematography by: Sebastian Bock
Film Editing by: Rachel Erskine
Costume Design by: Hamada Atallah
Set Decoration by: Sami Zarour
Art Direction by: Sami Zarour
Music by: Alex Simu
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Peccadillo Pictures (United Kingdom)
Release Date: May 31, 2024
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