Some actions are never forgivable.

A Lion Returns

NR (0 votes)• 2020• 90m•Released

Drama

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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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Production Details

Languages: Arabic, English

Director: Serhat Caradee

Starring Cast: Tyler De Nawi, Danny Elacci, Helen Chebatte, Buddy Dannoun, Jacqui Purvis, Maha Wilson

Cast

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

Frances Duca

Auntie Fadia

Oliver Trajkovski

Mahmoud

Natalie Tesoriero

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Mohammad Mick Farroukh

Hesham

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