The Reports on Sarah and Saleem

Drama ensues when an affair between a Jewish woman and Palestinian man is exposed. Sarah's husband is a high-ranking Israeli officer, and the pair's once-furtive, uncomplicated encounters take on higher stakes than garden-variety extra-marital cheating.

"Sarah is Israeli and runs a café in West Jerusalem, while Saleem is a Palestinian deliveryman from East Jerusalem. Despite disparate backgrounds, and the fact that they are both married, their deep attraction leads to an intense sexual relationship. One night, the two deviate from their usual routine of sex in the back of a truck and visit a bar together. When exposure is threatened, the potential repercussions become all too clear, particularly as Sarah’s husband is a colonel in the Israeli army. The casual affair is material for a taut thriller in this exhilarating film, as security agencies from both sides of the political divide become involved. Director Alayan expertly connects this very personal story to the explosive politics of the region." (Sydney Film Festival)

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