When the Boys Return
Director Tone Andersen
Countries Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Norway, United Kingdom
Duration 58 min
Synopsis
After months and years as political prisoners in Israel, teenagers Mohammed Jamil, Hamze and Mahran come home to the West Bank. After the homecoming celebrations they are back to an environment of soldiers, military raids and weekly demonstrations. They also have trouble with their families, friends and school authorities. As they join a weekly counseling group they start coming to terms with their traumas and get help to see a way for their future. A story about young boys’ strength and courage growing up in surroundings marked by conflict.
After months and years as political prisoners in Israel, teenagers Mohammed Jamil, Hamze and Mahran come home to the West Bank. After the homecoming celebrations they are back to an environment of soldiers, military raids and weekly demonstrations. They also have trouble with their families, friends and school authorities. As they join a weekly counseling group they start coming to terms with their traumas and get help to see a way for their future. A story about young boys’ strength and courage growing up in surroundings marked by conflict.