Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned of seeing the world but has never been able to afford to travel. One day a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he is a pilot and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales a friendship forms and he finds the grim realities of the children's home life. He takes it upon himself to make a difference.... (Full plot summary below)
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Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned of seeing the world but has never been able to afford to travel. One day a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he is a pilot and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales a friendship forms and he finds the grim realities of the children's home life. He takes it upon himself to make a difference.
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| Washington PostDesson ThomsonAn endearing blend of myth and melodrama that forthrightly explores family abuse in its own society. |
| Boston HeraldStephen SchaeferA rare Middle Eastern film that keeps its focus on its characters rather than larger concerns that mirror the region's continuing strife. |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip Martina genuine find, a humane and compelling movie of scale. Written and directed by Jordanian-American Amin Matalqa, it's a simple tale of airport janitor Abu Raed (Nadim Sawalha), who is mistaken for an airline pilot by the children in his working-class neig |
| Washington TimesKelly Jane TorranceThis is a first film, but a well-executed one. |
| Village VoiceF.X. FeeneySuch a subtle yet global view of human struggle -- the whole world viewed through the prism of a single poor neighborhood -- is a mark of extraordinary promise from this remarkable new filmmaker. |
| Seattle TimesJeff ShannonMaking a polished feature debut after directing shorts at the American Film Institute, Jordanian-born, American-educated Matalqa demonstrates a subtle touch with a well-chosen cast. |
| San Francisco ChronicleWalter V. AddiegoIt's a simple story told with dignity and aiming for universal relevance. |
| Boston PhoenixPeter KeoughMatalqa's film shows how the most liberating flights might be those of the imagination. |
| Times-PicayuneMike ScottA stealthily powerful drama ... highlighted by a beautiful score and strong performances. |
| Filmcritic.comNorm SchragerIt's easy to get attached to Captain Abu Raed |
