A poignant and often funny film about rediscovering joy in the most unexpected places, The Visitor boasts an international cast including Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Dabai Gurira and Haim Abbass. Sixty-two-year old Walter Vale (Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he fills the void by unsuccessfully trying to learn to play classical piano. When his college sends him to manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira) have nowhere else to go. In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him, a decision which completely changes his life... Forever.
Directed by
Thomas McCarthy
Written by
Thomas McCarthy
Starring
Richard Jenkins (Prof. Walter Vale); Haaz Sleiman (Tarek Khalil); Danai Jekesai Gurira (Zainab (as Danai Gurira)); Hiam Abbass (Mouna Khalil); Marian Seldes (Barbara); Maggie Moore (Karen); Michael Cumpsty (Charles); Bill McHenry (Darin); Richard Kind (Jacob); Tzahi Moskovitz (Zev); Amir Arison (Mr. Shah); Neal Lerner (Martin Revere); Ramon Fernandez (Cop #1); Frank Pando (Cop #2); Waleed Zuaiter (Omar). Please follow the IMDB link for full cast details.
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