Foreign Letters (2012): Cast & Plot
Foreign Letters is a 2012 comedy drama starring Noa Rotstein as Ellie, Dalena Le and Udi Razzin. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBTV Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Foreign Letters About?
The premise of Foreign Letters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the 1980s before email, this coming-of-age story follows Ellie, a young Israeli immigrant adjusting to life in the US. Homesick and struggling with language barriers and school, she finds solace in a friendship with Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee. Their bond deepens as they navigate poverty, prejudice, and the challenges of building a new life, but misunderstandings eventually test their trust. Inspired by the director’s own experiences, it's a poignant exploration of friendship and resilience.
Foreign Letters Cast & Characters
Noa Rotstein leads the cast as Ellie, with Dalena Le as Thuy and Udi Razzin as Ellie's Dad.
- Noa Rotstein as Ellie
- Dalena Le as Thuy
- Udi Razzin as Ellie's Dad
- Daphna Thier as Dalia
Also Starring in Foreign Letters
· 4 more- Ela Thier Ellie's mother
- Laura Camien Mrs. Carol
- Virginia Hastings ESL Teacher
- Uri Thier Ellie's Grandfather
Foreign Letters Plot Summary
What happens in Foreign Letters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1982, Ellie Ellie leaves Israel and follows her family to the United States after a traumatic event in the Lebanon War, when her uncle was killed by friendly fire. The move is framed by a deep homesickness and a sense of protest from her parents, who depart as a deliberate stand against what happened. Back home, Ellie clings to memories of her best friend in Israel, sharing small joys—like a new television and thrift-store finds—while she grapples with the stubborn obstacle of not speaking English fluently.
Full summary
The whole story of Foreign Letters, scene by scene
Foreign Letters Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Foreign Letters.
How Well Do You Know Foreign Letters?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does Ellie and her family arrive in the United States?
Foreign Letters Also Known As
Also known as “מרחקים”.
- Also known as
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- מרחקים
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Foreign Letters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Foreign Letters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Foreign Letters?
Foreign Letters runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Foreign Letters released?
Foreign Letters was released on April 22, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Foreign Letters?
Foreign Letters stars Noa Rotstein as Ellie, Dalena Le as Thuy and Udi Razzin as Ellie's Dad, among 8 credited actors.
Does Foreign Letters have a post-credit scene?
No. Foreign Letters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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