The Yonkers Film Festival 2022 In Review
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.
Sonya The Trip
After years abroad, a mother returns to Lebanon with her daughter, hoping to reconnect her with the homeland she once called home. But their return takes a dark turn when the daughter falls for a man who seems to be her destiny, only to discover that he is connected to a dangerous criminal network. When her daughter is kidnapped, the mother is forced into a world of love, betrayal, and fear—where saving her daughter may come at a price neither of them ever expected.
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After years abroad, a mother returns to Lebanon with her daughter, hoping to reconnect her with the homeland she once called home. But their return takes a dark turn when the daughter falls for a man who seems to be her destiny, only to discover that he is connected to a dangerous criminal network. When her daughter is kidnapped, the mother is forced into a world of love, betrayal, and fear—where saving her daughter may come at a price neither of them ever expected.
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Genre:Thriller
Written By:Marcel Khadra, Hasan Hamdan
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Runtime:112 minutes
Studio:Sonia Studio Production
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