When I Saw You_
Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.
Starring
Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Bilal, Saleh Bakri
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
When I Saw You was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father ami...
When I Saw You is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (10)
Mahmoud Asfa
Tarek
Ruba Bilal
Ghaydaa
Saleh Bakri
Layth
AA
Anas Algaralleh
Mr. Nasser
AE
Ali Elayan
Abu Akram
RS
Ruba Shamshoum
Zain
AS
Ahmad Srour
Touissant
HA
Husam Abed
Al Arabi
FA
Fadia Abu Ayash
Jihan
Firas Waleed Al-Taybeh
Majed
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
AE, PS, JO, GR
Rating
7.0/10 (22 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is When I Saw You about?
Tarek and his mother Ghaydaa number among the tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border from Palestine, having been separated from Tarek's father amidst the chaos of the Six Day War. They ultimately settle at the Harir refugee camp, a makeshift home for a new generation displaced by conflict. Tarek dreams of being reunited with his father, and struggles to adapt to a new life far away from all he previously knew.
How long is When I Saw You?
When I Saw You has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in When I Saw You?
The cast of When I Saw You includes Mahmoud Asfa, Ruba Bilal, Saleh Bakri, Anas Algaralleh, Ali Elayan.
What is the rating of When I Saw You?
When I Saw You has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
