I Was a Stranger

During the Syrian Civil War, a physician and her daughter flee Aleppo. This escape triggers a series of events that connect five different families across four countries. The narrative follows the intersecting lives of the doctor and child along with a soldier, a poet, a smuggler, and a coast guard captain. These individuals are drawn together in a crisis that forces them to confront their own morality and courage.

Brandt Andersen wrote and directed this drama thriller, which was produced by Andersen, Charlie Endean, and Ossama Bawardi. The film features Yasmine Al Massri as Amira Homsi, alongside Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine Markoulakis, and Jason Beghe. The production was a collaboration between companies in Jordan, the United States, Turkey, and Palestine.

The film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception varies between platforms, showing a high rating of 8.4/10 on IMDb based on 12,000 votes, while it holds a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 41 votes.