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Capernaum

1520182h 6mNadine Labaki
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 75

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"It takes courage to hope."

After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

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Child AbuseSlumRefugeeNeglectChild BrideLawsuitUndocumented ImmigrantPovertyLife In The SlumsSlum Dwellers

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What is Capernaum (2018) about?

After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

Who stars in Capernaum?

Capernaum stars Zain Al Rafeea (Zain), Yordanos Shifera (Rahil), Boluwatife Treasure Bankole (Yonas), Kawsar Al Haddad (Souad), Fadi Kamel Yousef (Selim). The film was directed by Nadine Labaki.

How long is Capernaum?

Capernaum has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated 15.

Is Capernaum worth watching?

Capernaum holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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