Conversation with the Sea
7.3
In Jerusalem, Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court to pay a large social security debt allegedly owed by his son Wael. But Wael drowned in the Red Sea decades ago. When no official record of his death can be found, Kamal follows the only remaining lead to uncover what happened to his son.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
9 people
Kamel El Basha
Known for
The Insult
Culprits
Amer Hlehel
Known for
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Paradise Now
Bahira Ablassi
Also in
Laila in Haifa
Shikun
Ruba Bilal
Known for
Sand Storm
The Worthy
Maria Zreik
Known for
The Spy
Wajib
Hitham Omari
Known for
Sand Storm
Ebla Mari
Known for
The Old Oak
Masha Seman
Also in
Time Out
Rebecca Esmeralda Telhami
Known for
200 Meters
Muayad Alayan Director · Rami Musa Alayan Writer
First release September 7, 2026 · Produced in Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia · Languages Arabic, English, Hebrew
Production
KeyFilm
Production
PalCine Productions
Production
Metafora Production
Production
Palestinian Territories · Qatar · Netherlands · Saudi Arabia
Produced in
Languages
Original title
حوار مع البحر
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · English · Hebrew
Release dates
Italy · September 7, 2026
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 16, 2026 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Germany
September 26, 2026 · Premiere · Filmfest Hamburg
Greece
November 6, 2026 · Premiere · Thessaloniki International Film Festival 67
More from Muayad Alayan
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Conversation with the Sea
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
