United States / Jan 31, 2021 / Sundance Film Festival
1h 24min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Fahrije’s husband has been missing since the war in Kosovo so she sets up her own small business to provide for her kids, but as she fights against a patriarchal society that does not support her, she faces a crucial decision: to wait for his return, or to continue to persevere.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Blerta Ismaili | Edona |
| Mal Noah Safqiu | Edon |
| Xhejlane Tërbunja | Melisa |
| Ilir Prapashtica | Instructor |
| Bislim Muçaj | Waiter |
| Blin Sylejmani | Edi |
| Shkëlqim Islami | Ardian |
| Adem Karaga | Rasim |
| Zarije Jonuzi | Hana |
| Astrit Kabashi | Bahri |
| Luan Kryeziu | Selman |
| Valire Haxhijaj Zeneli | Mihrie |
| Arta Lahu | The Girl |
| Semira Latifi | Flutura |
| Valmir Krasniqi | The Boy |
| Labinot Lajçi | Gent |
| Armend Smajli | Agim |
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| Aulona Selmani | Anisa |
| Njomza Tmava | Driving School Worker |
| Nexhat Xhokli | Hamit |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Zgjoi |
| Original language | shqip (SQ) |
| Spoken languages | shqip |
| Production countries | Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | AlbaSky Film, Alva Film, Black Cat Production, Ikonë Studio, Industria Film |
| Release date | 5 novembre 2021 |
| Executive producer | Elisabeth Moss, Lindsey McManus |
| Production | Agon Uka, Yll Uka, Valon Bajgora |
| Writer | Blerta Basholli |
| Casting | Blerta Basholli |
| Editing | Félix Sandri, Enis Saraçi |
| Cinematography | Alex Bloom |
| Assistant directors | Jehona Berisha, Aulona Selmani, Blerta Basholli |
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| Camera operators | Alex Bloom |
| Additional photography | Alex Bloom |
| Production design | Vlatko Chachorovsk |
| Art direction | Vlatko Chachorovsk |
| Set decoration | Vlatko Chachorovsk |
| Music | Julien Painot |
| Sound | Julien Painot |
| Costume design | Fjorela Mirdita, Hana Zeqa |
| Makeup | Fjorela Mirdita, Hana Zeqa |
| Hairstyling | Fjorela Mirdita, Hana Zeqa |
Release dates
Premiere
North Macedonia / Jul 18, 2021 / Cinedays Festival of European Film
Czechia / Aug 20, 2021 / Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Israel / Aug 26, 2021 / Jerusalem Film Festival
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Finland / Sep 17, 2021 / K-16 / Helsinki International Film Festival
Mexico / Sep 19, 2021 / B-15 / Guanajuato International Film Festival
Albania / Sep 24, 2021 / Tirana International Film Festival
Switzerland / Sep 27, 2021 / 12 / Zurich Film Festival
Germany / Oct 05, 2021 / 12 / Hamburg Film Festival
Luxembourg / Oct 07, 2021 / CinEast - Central and Eastern European Film Festival
South Korea / Oct 08, 2021 / Busan International Film Festival
Poland / Oct 13, 2021 / Warsaw Film Festival
France / Oct 16, 2021 / Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival
Italy / Oct 18, 2021 / Rome Film Festival
Australia / Oct 24, 2021 / Brisbane Film Festival
Spain / Oct 27, 2021 / Valladolid International Film Festival
Netherlands / Oct 30, 2021 / Leiden International Film Festival
Greece / Nov 05, 2021 / Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Sweden / Nov 10, 2021 / 15 / Stockholm International Film Festival
Taiwan / Nov 13, 2021 / Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Nov 05, 2021
Theatrical release
Sweden / Nov 26, 2021 / 11
Denmark / Feb 03, 2022 / 15
Australia / Feb 24, 2022 / M
United Kingdom / Mar 18, 2022 / 15
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Greece / Mar 24, 2022 / K12
France / Apr 20, 2022
Russia / May 12, 2022 / 16+
Digital
United States / Feb 01, 2022
Physical media
United States / Feb 01, 2022 / DVD
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