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The Return to Homs

A group of young rebels, led by 19-year-old Basset, fight to hold on to their dreams of revolution in the war-torn city of Homs, where the once-promising uprising is slowly disintegrating amidst the ruins.

Accompanying two young men over three years, the film captures their journey from dreaming of freedom to adapting to a changing course. The 19-year-old goalkeeper becomes a leader in demonstrations, a revolutionary singer, and eventually a militia leader. His 24-year-old friend, a renowned citizen journalist, is initially a pacifist but is forced to change his views after being detained by the army's secret service. This is the story of a city, offering a unique perspective on a war that was widely reported but never truly experienced.

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Return to Homs | Trailer | New Director 2014

Return to Homs | Trailer | New Director 2014

Info about The Return to Homs

Studio(s): Ventana Film, Proaction Film

Originally Released: United States, Jun 27, 2014

Production Countries: Germany, Syrian Arab Republic

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History, War