I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say this is an excellent examination of how personal, seemingly small conflicts in the Middle East spiral out of control due to deep-rooted divides. Strong performances and excellent courtroom drama scenes.

While the Muslim-Christian conflict is a common subject in Lebanese cinema, no film has explored the subject so thoughtfully, and with as much maturity, as this beautifully crafted film. I would give it a 10, except for the miscasting of Rita Hayek, who appears too aware of the camera, and the clearly fake "throaty voice" of the lead, who would have been better just speaking in his normal voice in an otherwise powerful performance. All in all, well done; highly recommended. Moving without being manipulative of the audience's emotions.

I am Lebanease,I Am only 15 years old so I don't understand so much in Politics and other things.When I Watched this Movie,I Was Amazed in Ziad Doueiri's Work.He's an amazing man,After this amazing movie full of amazing direction and an amaZing plot and very strong characters I Really knew the importance of the ground that I Belong to I don't have words to describe my feeling to this realistic movie,Finally I Can Say that we Are proud to have Such Movie in Our Country and such an amazing Director and strong Characters

If you truly have some morbid desire to see this movie, I recommend large amounts of alcohol and/or drugs. You really can't believe how terrible is.