Personal Affairs (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Personal Affairs is a 2016 drama directed by Maha Haj, starring Doraid Liddawi as Tarek, Ziad Bakri and Maisa Abd Elhadi. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $39,195 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Maha Haj
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hebrew - Studio
- Yellow Dawn Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Personal Affairs About?
The premise of Personal Affairs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Nazareth, an elderly couple navigates a weary daily routine. Their son, Tarek, in Ramallah, resists commitment, while their daughter prepares for motherhood. Her husband unexpectedly secures a film role, and the grandmother experiences a personal crisis. Amidst border crossings, aspirations, and the intersection of everyday life and politics, the family grapples with difficult choices. Some dream of escape, others desire to remain, but all must confront their individual struggles and resolve pressing personal matters.
Personal Affairs Cast & Characters
Doraid Liddawi leads the cast as Tarek, with Ziad Bakri as Hisham and Maisa Abd Elhadi as Maysa. Directed by Maha Haj; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maha Haj
- Doraid Liddawi as Tarek
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Ziad Bakri as Hisham -
Maisa Abd Elhadi as Maysa - Amer Hlehel as George
Also Starring in Personal Affairs
· 4 more- Mahmoud Shawahdeh Saleh
- Hanan Hillo
- Saana Shawahdeh Nabeela
- Jihan Dermelkonian
More from Maha Haj
One more film directed by Maha Haj: Mediterranean Fever.
Personal Affairs Plot Summary
What happens in Personal Affairs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barbara Vining, a teenager with an unrequited crush on her Latin-language teacher, Stephen Barlow, seeks private tutoring at his house. The moment she arrives, Barlow’s wife, Kay, notices the intensity of Barbara’s feelings and coldly confronts her, leaving Barbara humiliated and distressed. Shaken, she runs out, while Stephen, in a bid to follow up, phones Barbara at home and asks her to meet him late at night at the village weir, which she reluctantly agrees to do.
Full summary
The whole story of Personal Affairs, scene by scene
Personal Affairs Box Office
Personal Affairs grossed $39,195 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.2K
- International
- $39.2K
Personal Affairs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Personal Affairs.
How Well Do You Know Personal Affairs?
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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Who does Barbara Vining have an unrequited crush on?
Personal Affairs Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Inyanim Ishiim” and “Asuntos de familia”.
- Also known as
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- Inyanim Ishiim
- Asuntos de familia
- עניינים אישיים
- Лични въпроси
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Personal Affairs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Personal Affairs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Personal Affairs?
Personal Affairs runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Personal Affairs released?
Personal Affairs was released on May 14, 2016.
Who directed Personal Affairs?
Personal Affairs was directed by Maha Haj.
More films by Maha Haj Who is in the cast of Personal Affairs?
Personal Affairs stars Doraid Liddawi as Tarek, Ziad Bakri as Hisham and Maisa Abd Elhadi as Maysa, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Personal Affairs make at the box office?
Personal Affairs grossed $39,195 worldwide.
Does Personal Affairs have a post-credit scene?
No. Personal Affairs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Personal Affairs in?
The original language of Personal Affairs is Hebrew.
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