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A Lion Returns
Jamal has just returned to Australia after disappearing overseas for 18 months fighting in Syria. He's back in the country and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however he has to deal with his strong-minded older brother Omar, then his wife Heidi and their young son whom he left behind, but most importantly his unforgiving father. But why has Jamal really come back? Is he a militant with a cause or an easily led pawn in a bigger picture? A story about redemption, forgiveness and the consequences of your actions on loved ones and those you leave behind.
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Jamal has just returned to Australia after disappearing overseas for 18 months fighting in Syria. He's back in the country and wants to see his terminally ill mother, however he has to deal with his strong-minded older brother Omar, then his wife Heidi and their young son whom he left behind, but most importantly his unforgiving father. But why has Jamal really come back? Is he a militant with a cause or an easily led pawn in a bigger picture? A story about redemption, forgiveness and the consequences of your actions on loved ones and those you leave behind.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Serhat Caradee
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Bonafide Pictures
Cast
Serhat Caradee
Director
Tyler De Nawi
Jamal Alamein
Danny Elacci
Omar Alamein
Helen Chebatte
Manal Alamein
Buddy Dannoun
Yahya Hazeem
Jacqui Purvis
Heidi Alamein
Maha Wilson
Maya Alamein
Taffy Hany
Yosef Alamein
Serhat Caradee
Ahmed
Maddox Elachi
Khalil Alamein
Eddie Idik
Police Officer #1
Jayne-Louise O'Connell
Police Officer #2
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