I will admit I was worried a film like this would be a sugar coated (no pun intended) simplification of the refugee experience. I was pleased to discover that it delved far deeper into the complications of such a story, while still focusing on what is, in this very specific story, a happy ending.
Canadians know this story, but there is a lot that has been glossed over in the media coverage. But it's a great story for the rest of the world too. It is the sort of story that any audience could appreciate from anywhere to almost any age. While I was happy to see them explore tension as well as the positives of this story I recognize they leave somethings out by focusing primarily on the father-son relationship.
In his final role, actor Hatem Ali gives quite a charming and lovely performance. While he didn't live to see the film's release he does the movie proud as do the rest of the strong cast. He plays especially well with co-stars Ayham Abou Ammar and Mark Camacho. Honestly together they will make you cry.
So yes Peace By Chocolate is delicious and I recommend seeing it. You won't regret it.
Peace By Chocolate
Starring: Ayham Abou Ammar, Hatem Ali, Mark Camacho, Yara Sabri, Najlaa Al Khamri, Laurent Pitrie
Director: Jonathan Keijser
Writers: Abdul Malik, Jonathan Keijser
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