When I Saw You
2014, Arabic. Directed by Annemarie Jacir.
Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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When I Saw You is streaming on MUBI in India.
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- Released
- 6 June 2014
- Original title
- لما شفتك
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Greece
- Written by
- Annemarie Jacir
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When I Saw You runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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When I Saw You is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When I Saw You?
If you liked When I Saw You, try The Girl in the Book, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, The Good Lie.
Who directed When I Saw You?
When I Saw You (2014) was directed by Annemarie Jacir and stars Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Bilal, Saleh Bakri.