Sabah: A Love Story

– One day, when Sabah least expects it, she falls in love with the wrong man. She's Muslim, he's not. ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 26 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Sabah
Sabah: A Love Story (2005) - Also known as Sabah

One day, when Sabah least expects it, she falls in love with the wrong man. She's Muslim, he's not. Unbeknownst to her family, she goes on a whirlwind affair before both culture and love collide.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Editor's Pick for:
Release Date:

27 May 2005

Language:

English, Arabic

Director:

Ruba Nadda

Writer:

Ruba Nadda

Main Actors:

Arsinée Khanjian, Setta Keshishian, Roula Said, Fadia Nadda

Plot:

Sabah is 40, single, an immigrant from Syria living in Toronto with her family, responsible for her mother's well-being. Since her father's death, her brother Majid has been the family authority. His niece doesn't want him choosing her husband, his marriage is rocky, but he insists on tradition. Sabah meets Stephen at a city swimming pool; they're attracted to each other. Because he's not a Muslim, Sabah hides their friendship from her family. Where can this relationship go? Can this family sort out its tensions?

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

Mongrel Media

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10