Out of Iraq: A Love Story

"War tore them apart. Can love reunite them?"

How far would you go to be with the love of your life? In 2003, in the midst of war, in a country where homosexuality is banned, two Iraqi men meet by chance and fall in love. Nayyef, a translator for the U.S. military, and Btoo, a soldier in the Iraqi army, face persecution, and possibly death, if they stay in their homeland. After obtaining a visa, Nayyef leaves his love behind, settling in Seattle with a determination to one day reunite with Btoo in a place where they can express their love freely and without fear.

Release Date

June 2, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Out of Iraq: A Love Story

Runtime

1h 21min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Arabic

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