The Olive Harvest

At a glance

The Olive Harvest, is a 2003 Palestinian movie, directed by Hanna Elias, and starring Raida Adon, Samiah Kazmouz, Mohammad Bakri. with a runtime of 89 minutes.

Overview

The Olive Harvest is a Palestinian romantic drama that unfolds against the backdrop of occupation and release. When Mazen returns home after being freed from an Israeli prison, he discovers that the woman he has loved since childhood — Raeda — is now engaged to his younger brother Taher. Caught between loyalty to family and the pull of unresolved feelings, both brothers navigate a silent rivalry while Raeda herself faces an impossible emotional crossroads. The film weaves together themes of sacrifice, belonging, and the psychological toll of imprisonment, delivering a deeply human story about love tested by circumstances far larger than the individuals involved.

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