EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has your first look at Peace By Chocolate, a Syrian family drama, which is set to premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival on June 18. From director, co-writer and co-producer…
, a Syrian family drama, which is set to premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival on June 18.
From director, co-writer and co-producer Jonathan Keijser , the film follows Tareq Hadhad , a charming young Syrian refugee. After the bombing of his family’s chocolate factory, he struggles to settle into small-town life in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Despite moving to a new country, Tareq is intent on pursuing his dream to become a doctor.
When what seemed like a nostalgic attempt to cling onto remnants of an old life past becomes an overnight sensation, Tareq is shocked. Put in the role of business manager, he must choose between the demands of an exponentially growing business and an offer to go back to medical school. New challenges arise between a rival chocolatier while the heartbreak of Tareq’s sister left behind in Syria weighs heavily on the family.
Nevertheless, Tareq remains set on his goals, buoyed by a supportive community of eclectics. As father and son both struggle to find common ground and navigate the complexities of family duty, the heightening tension between them threatens to tear the family apart.The cast is rounded out by Yara Sabri, Mark Camacho, Catherine Kirkpatrick and Nailaa Khamari. Abdul Malik is a co-writer. Martin Paul-Hus and Catherine Légar co-produce with Chadi Dali executive producing.
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