Facing Mecca (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Facing Mecca is a drama film directed by Jan-Eric Mack, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully simple answer.
Who’s in it. Facing Mecca stars Jay Abdo as Fareed, Ali Al-Fatlawi as Translator, Rolf Brügger as Municipal Council and Sarah Bürge as Municipal Council, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Facing Mecca has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Facing Mecca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Facing Mecca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Facing Mecca (2017)?
- In US, Facing Mecca is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Facing Mecca worth watching?
- Facing Mecca holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Facing Mecca?
- Facing Mecca stars Jay Abdo, Ali Al-Fatlawi, Rolf Brügger, Sarah Bürge and Irene Eichenberger.
- When was Facing Mecca released?
- Facing Mecca was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.