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Foreign Letters

A story of friendships without borders

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2012-04-22
1h 40m
English
Released
NBTV Studios

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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.

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Stream Foreign Letters online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular comedy and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 6.1/10 from 9 viewers worldwide.

About Foreign Letters

A story of friendships without borders

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. Running 100 minutes.

Foreign Letters Cast and Characters

The cast features Noa Rotstein (as Ellie), Dalena Le (as Thuy), Ela Thier (as Ellie's mother), Udi Razzin (as Ellie's Dad), and Daphna Thier (as Dalia). Their performances are a major reason Foreign Letters has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Foreign Letters

Foreign Letters flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Foreign Letters runs for 100 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Foreign Letters good? What's the rating?

Foreign Letters holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 9 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Foreign Letters?

The main cast includes Noa Rotstein, Dalena Le, Ela Thier, and Udi Razzin, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Foreign Letters available in English?

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Foreign Letters was released in 2012.

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What is Foreign Letters about?

Foreign Letters is a Comedy/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was Foreign Letters released?

Foreign Letters was released on April 22, 2012. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. The film was produced by NBTV Studios.

Who stars in Foreign Letters?

Foreign Letters stars Noa Rotstein, Dalena Le, Ela Thier and Udi Razzin. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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