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West Beirut
Growing up is only half the battle.
Released
105 min
7.6/10 Votes: 4899
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.
Lists that include West Beirut
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