Foreign Letters
"A story of friendships without borders"
Originally released in 2012. Foreign Letters is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ela Thier.
Starring Noa Rotstein, Dalena Le, and Ela Thier
Synopsis
A bittersweet coming-of-age film, Foreign Letters is itself a love letter to the unshakeable bond between friends. Set in the pre-email era of the 1980s, young Ellie, newly arrived to the US from Israel, anxiously waits for letters from her best friend back home. Suffering from homesickness, language difficulties and rejection at school, life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. As the two bond and become inseparable, they eventually hurt each other, and Ellie must find a way to restore their trust. Based on director Ela Thier's personal immigration experience, Foreign Letters is a film about poverty, prejudice, shame, and the healing power of friendship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Israel
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBTV Studios
- Thier Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreign Letters about?
A bittersweet coming-of-age film, Foreign Letters is itself a love letter to the unshakeable bond between friends. Set in the pre-email era of the 1980s, young Ellie, newly arrived to the US from I...
Who directed Foreign Letters?
Foreign Letters was directed by Ela Thier.
How long is Foreign Letters?
Foreign Letters has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Foreign Letters released?
Foreign Letters was released on April 22, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Foreign Letters?
The main cast of Foreign Letters includes Noa Rotstein, Dalena Le, Ela Thier, Udi Razzin, Daphna Thier.