Watch at Home 09.18.2018

Foreign Letters

Directed by Ela Thier
Film Movement
2012
100 Minutes
USA
English, Hebrew, Vietnamese
Coming of Age, Comedy, Jewish, Family, Drama
Not Rated
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Set in the 1980s, FOREIGN LETTERS follows Ellie, a homesick 12-year-old Israeli girl who recently moved to the US. Life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. Though they don't seem to have much in common, they share an experience of being a stranger in a new country, and trust slowly builds between them as the two teach each other about growing up in America. Featuring the music of iconic Israeli musician Chava Alberstein.

Director & Cast

  • Director: Ela Thier
  • Starring: Dalena Le
  • Starring: Noa Rotstein
  • Starring: Ela Thier

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Reviews

  • "A truly heartfelt and absolutely delightful film, rich with both comic and dramatic episodes, that I would recommend to anyone!"
    Christina Zawadizsky, BookRoom Review
  • "There's an overall sense of grassroots intimacy [with] beauty at the core."
    Robert Bell, Exclaim.ca
  • "Inspiring! Powerful [and] delightful!"
    David Crumm, Read the Spirit
Winner
Global Zoom Award
Children's Film Festival Seattle
Official Selection
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Austin Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Nashville Film Festival
Official Selection
Port Townsend Film Festival
Official Selection
St. Louis Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Silk Screen Film Festival
Official Selection
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema
Official Selection
Gold Coast Int'l Film Festival
Winner
Audience Award, Best Narrative
Gold Coast Int'l Film Festival