
Bystander
2022, Arabic. Directed by Rachel Aoun.
Roger, a beloved basketball coach, is on his way to work, proudly carrying a chocolate box announcing the birth of his baby boy. His trip is disrupted when he witnesses a horrific act of violence on the street. He observes without intervening from the safety of the pavement; not attempting to help.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 7 June 2022
- Original title
- عن بُعد
- Written by
- Rachel Aoun
- Budget
- $21K
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Bystander runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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Bystander isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 June 2022. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bystander?
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Who directed Bystander?
Bystander (2022) was directed by Rachel Aoun and stars Joseph Zaitouny.