Solitaire (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Solitaire is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Sophie Boutros, starring Julia Kassar as Therese, Serena Chami and Betty Taoutel. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $141,862 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Sophie Boutros
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Solitaire About?
The premise of Solitaire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Therese, the mayor’s wife in a Lebanese village, eagerly prepares for the overnight arrival of her daughter’s prospective suitor and his parents, anticipating a joyful engagement. She shares happy memories, including pictures of her beloved brother who tragically died in a Syrian bomb explosion twenty years prior, a loss that still permeates her home. However, her excitement turns to dismay when she discovers that the long-awaited guests are Syrian, and she fiercely opposes the marriage, vowing it will not happen while she lives.
Solitaire Cast & Characters
Julia Kassar leads the cast as Therese, with Serena Chami as Ghada and Betty Taoutel as Solange. Directed by Sophie Boutros; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sophie Boutros
- Julia Kassar as Therese
- Serena Chami as Ghada
- Betty Taoutel as Solange
- Said Serhan as Marwan
Also Starring in Solitaire
· 7 more- Ali El Khalil Maurice
- Jaber Jokhadar Samer
- Bassam Kousa Riad
- Nadine Khoury Nazek
- Samir Youssef Toufic
- Nicole Kamato Samira
- Daniel Balaban Imad
Solitaire Plot Summary
What happens in Solitaire 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
The film opens with Theresa, a Lebanese woman portrayed by Julia Kassar, as she tastes pickles but quickly discards them upon discovering they were prepared by a Syrian refugee. Upon returning home, she begins making arrangements for her daughter Ghada’s engagement, engaging in imagined conversations with her deceased brother’s photograph. This brother tragically lost his life in a bomb attack during the Lebanese-Syrian conflict, a shadow that looms over her family.
In the meantime, Theresa’s neighbor Solange chats with Marwan, played by Said Serhan, Ghada’s ex-boyfriend, who remains oblivious to the engagement and has purchased a ring to propose to Ghada when she returns from Dubai. Meanwhile, Maurice, Theresa’s husband and the town’s mayor, is seen with another woman, who expresses her frustration over his constant excuses.
Full summary
The whole story of Solitaire, scene by scene
Solitaire Box Office
Solitaire grossed $141,862 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$141.9K
- International
- $141.9K
Solitaire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Solitaire.
How Well Do You Know Solitaire?
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 portrays Theresa, the Lebanese woman at the center of the story?
Solitaire Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Mahbas” and “Den syriska förlovningsringen”.
- Also known as
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- Mahbas
- Den syriska förlovningsringen
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Solitaire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Solitaire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Solitaire?
Solitaire runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Solitaire released?
Solitaire was released on December 11, 2016.
Who directed Solitaire?
Solitaire was directed by Sophie Boutros.
Who is in the cast of Solitaire?
Solitaire stars Julia Kassar as Therese, Serena Chami as Ghada and Betty Taoutel as Solange, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Solitaire make at the box office?
Solitaire grossed $141,862 worldwide.
Does Solitaire have a post-credit scene?
No. Solitaire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Solitaire in?
The original language of Solitaire is Arabic.
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