Samouni Road (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, Samouni Road is an animation and documentary film directed by Stefano Savona, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. In the rural outskirts of Gaza City a small community of farmers, the Samouni extended family, is about to celebrate a wedding. It's going to be the first celebration since the latest war. Amal, Fuad, their brothers and cousins have lost their parents, their houses and their olive trees. The neighborhood where they live is being rebuilt. As they replant trees and plow fields, they face their most difficult task: piecing together their own memory. Through these young survivors' recollections, Samouni Road conveys a deep, multifaceted portrait of a family before, during and after the tragic event that changed its life forever.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Samouni Road has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samouni Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samouni Road tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samouni Road (2018)?
- In CA, Samouni Road is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samouni Road worth watching?
- Samouni Road holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Samouni Road released?
- Samouni Road was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.