# Out in the Dark (2012)

> A tender but perilous romance between a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer unfolds beneath the surveillance and coercion of a divided society.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/82840

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Director: Michael Mayer
- Cast: Michael Aloni, Nicholas Jacob, Loai Nofi, Alon Pdut, Khawlah Hag-Debsy, Maysa Daw, Jameel Khoury, Shimon Mimran
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318625/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, intimate, claustrophobic, serious movie night, arthouse evening

## Synopsis

In a world divided by conflict, love dares to bridge the gap between enemies.

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