STORY
Kamal (Abdalla El Akal) is a 9 year old Arab boy who lives in Jerusalem. His family is poor,
and so everyday he goes to the Old City and tries to sell postcards. His attempts are thwarted
by bullies, and he is constantly discouraged by his strict grandfather, making him
extremely desperate for money. David (Yoni Rosenzweig) is a 9 year old Jewish boy who
lives in America with his divorced mother. He is in Jerusalem to visit his father, whom
he hasn’t seen in years. One day, in the Old City Kamal steals David’s pouch, resulting in
a chase in which Kamal escapes. Rooftop chases, secret passageways, and police cars and
soldiers bring action to David and Kamal’s adventure of a lifetime.
Together, they must learn the true meanings of friendship, trust, and sacrifice
in order to conquer whatever awaits them around the next corner.
CAST / ABDALLA EL AKAL, YONI ROSENZWEIG
DIRECTOR / KIKUO KAWASAKI
PRODUCTION/ IMEC
PRODUCER / FUMINORI HAYASHIDA
AWARDS
– Invited to United For Peace Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan (2013-)
– Invited to Kid Cinema Fest in NY, USA (2013-)
– Invited to International Children’s Film Festival in Bengalure, India (2012-)
– Invited to Just Film, Children and Youth Film Festival in Estonia (2012-)
– Invited to Pune International Film Festival in India (2012-)
– Invited to Pune International Film Festival in India (2012-)
– Invited to Keswick Film Festival in Cumbria, England (2012-)
– Won “Best Film Category” at Indie Talent Awards (2012-)
– Invited to JCC Rockland International Jewish Film Festival in Rockland County, NY, USA (2012-)
– Invited to Fukuoka Asia Film Festival in Fukuoka, Japan (2012-)
– Won “Best Lead Male Actor” at Brasov International Film Festival in Brasov, Romania (2012-)
– Invited to Sacramento Japanese Film Festival in Sacramento, CA, USA (2012-)
– Won “Special Mention by Jury” at International Film Festival For Children and Youth, in Armenia (2012-)
– Won “bronze Castle” and “ASPI” at Castellinaria international film festival bronze Castle , ASPI in Castellinaria, Switzerland (2011-)
– Invited to Just Film, Children and Youth Film Festival in Estonia (2011-)
– Invited to Third Eye Asian Film Festival in Mumbai, India (2011-)
– Invited to Dhaka International Film Festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh (2011-)
– Invited to 17th International Children’s Film Festival India in Mumbai , India(November/14/2011-)
– Invited to Other Israel Film Festival in New York, USA(November/10/2011-)
– Invited to Fondazione Cineteca Italiana in Milano, Italy(November/6/2011-)
– Won “Elements +10 (Competition)” at Giffoni Film Festival in Salerno, Italy
– Won “Best Film, Narrative Features” at Ventura Film Festival in Ventura, CA, USA
– Invited to Giffoni Film Festival in Salerno, Italy(July/12/2011-)
– Invited to Ventura Film Festival in Ventura, CA, USA(July/8/2011-)
– Won “Best Children’s Film Award” at Tiburon International Film Festival in Tiburon, CA, USA
– Won “Award of Merit” at Indie Fest in La Jolla, CA, USA
– Won “World Cinema Award: Middle Eastern” at Indie Fest in La Jolla, CA, USA
– Invited to Tiburon International Film Festival in Tiburon, CA, USA(April/7/2011-)
– Invited to Oakland International Film Festival in Oakland, CA, USA(April/7/2011-)
– Invited to Palm Beach International Film Festival in Palm Beach, FL, USA(March/23/2011-)
– Invited to DC Independent Film Festival in Washington DC, USA(March/3/2011-)
