# Bekas (2012)

> Two homeless Kurdish brothers chase a Superman-powered dream of reaching America, turning deprivation into a resilient adventure of sibling solidarity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/129062

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Karzan Kader
- Cast: Zamand Taha, Sarwar Fazil, Diya Mariwan, Suliman Karim Mohamad, Rahim Hussen, Abdulrahman Mohamad, Shirwan Mohamad, Bahadin Halabjai
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733105/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: hopeful, poignant, witty, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

Two brothers embark on a perilous journey fueled by dreams of a better life, inspired by a superhero.

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