Synopsis
The Nazi occupation of Tunisia strains the bonds of friendship between a Muslim woman and a Sephardic Jewish woman who are both preparing for their marriages.
Scores
Overall Score
34.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.4%
Review Aggregate
57.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, funny, political. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticfunnypoliticalupliftinglightheartedcharacter-drivenhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Nkosi | 2009 | $8,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Rapulana Seiphemo | 2009 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Zandile Msutwana | 2009 | $4,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Jodie Whittaker | 2009 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes912
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $31,160 | $45,571 |
| International | 2009 | $527,329 | $771,203 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $558,489 | $816,774 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $226,512 | $331,267 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $517,000 | $756,097 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $166,000 | $242,770 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,111,000 | $3,087,276 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $4,512,000 | $6,598,669 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $184,200 | $269,387 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $7,716,712 | $11,285,466 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $614,000 (est) | $897,957 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $428,000 (est) | $625,938 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $309,000 | $451,904 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $517,000 | $756,097 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $122,800 | $179,591 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,990,800 | $2,911,487 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $5,725,912 | $8,373,979 |
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