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A Jewish American family finds it hard to adapt to their new home in Jerusalem after they discover the grave of a young Palestinian girl.
Young Rebecca is forced to move with her father from the UK to Jerusalem, in the hopes that a new beginning can help her heal from her mother’s sudden death. Soon after settling into an old house in a neighbourhood known as the Valley of the Ghosts, a series of mysterious events begin and Rebecca is blamed. Diving deep into the mystery of the house and the mystical city of Jerusalem, Rebecca sets out on an enigmatic journey to discover what hides in the shadows of the house.

Credits

Director
Muayad Alayan
Screenwriter
Muayad Alayan, Rami Alayan
Producer
Muayad Alayan, Rami Alayan

About the Director

Muayad Alayan
Muayad Alayan is a Palestinian film director and producer whose award-winning work has been seen around the world. His films have been distributed globally and featured at prominent festivals including Berlinale, Rotterdam, Seattle, Tokyo, Clermont-Ferrand and many others. Alayan has worked extensively with youth centres and NGOs promoting cinema culture and infrastructure. He is a member of the E
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