Self Made

Self Made

2014 · 89 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama

Self Made tells the story of two women - one Israeli, the other Palestinian- who are trapped within their respective worlds. After a mix-up at a checkpoint, they find themselves living the life of the other on the opposite side of the border.

Directed by Shira Geffen · Written by Shira Geffen

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