Far Away (2001): Cast
Far Away is a 2001 drama directed by André Téchiné, starring Stéphane Rideau as Serge, Lubna Azabal and Mohamed Hamaidi. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sofica Sofinergie 5
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Far Away About?
The premise of Far Away without spoilers.
Serge, a long‑distance lorry driver shuttling freight between Morocco and Europe, returns to Tangier hoping to win back his ex‑girlfriend Sarah. Still angry over her mother’s death, Sarah plans to leave for Canada with her brother. Serge asks Saïd, a young Arab who protects Sarah, for a meeting, offering to smuggle Saïd into Europe in exchange.
Far Away Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- handsome guy
- illegal migration
- brother sister relationship
- male butt crack
- truck driver
- homosexual
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- brief male full frontal nudity
- naked male in shower
- border
- truck
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- fan
- red truck
- frenchman in morocco
- embarking on a boat
- riding a bicycle
- customs
- american in morocco
- smoking a joint
- falling down stairs
- pregnancy
- sex scene
- bubble butt
- seaside
- praying carpet
- tractor
- beach
- friend
- young
- shower
- french
- multicultural
- jew
- harbor
- picnic
- film director
- sister in law
- writer
- tangier morocco
- hotel
- friendship
- bicycle
- girlfriend
- immigration
Far Away Cast & Characters
Stéphane Rideau leads the cast as Serge, with Lubna Azabal as Sarah and Mohamed Hamaidi as Saïd. Directed by André Téchiné; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director André Téchiné
- Stéphane Rideau as Serge
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Lubna Azabal as Sarah - Mohamed Hamaidi as Saïd
- Jack Taylor as James
Also Starring in Far Away
· 7 more- Rachida Brakni Nezha
- Gaël Morel François
- Faouzi Bensaïdi
- Yasmina Reza Emily
- Nabila Baraka Farida
- Hamid Basket
- Claudine Taulère
More from André Téchiné
More films directed by André Téchiné, best-rated first: Being 17, Wild Reeds, The Witnesses and Thieves.
Far Away Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Lejos” and “Lontano”.
- Also known as
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- Lejos
- Lontano
- Weit weg
- רחוק מכאן
- Longe
- 遥远
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Far Away FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Far Away, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Far Away?
Far Away runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Far Away released?
Far Away was released on August 29, 2001.
Who directed Far Away?
Far Away was directed by André Téchiné.
More films by André Téchiné Who is in the cast of Far Away?
Far Away stars Stéphane Rideau as Serge, Lubna Azabal as Sarah and Mohamed Hamaidi as Saïd, among 11 credited actors.
Does Far Away have a post-credit scene?
No. Far Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Far Away in?
The original language of Far Away is French.
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