Memory Box (2021)
Overview
Maia, a single mother, lives in Montreal with her teenage daughter, Alex. On Christmas Eve, they receive an unexpected delivery: notebooks, tapes, and photos Maia, from 13 to 18 years old, sent from Beirut to her best friend who left for Paris to escape the civil war. Maia refuses to open the box or confront its memories, but Alex secretly begins diving into it. Between fantasy and reality, Alex enters the world of her mother’s tumultuous, passionate adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking mysteries of a hidden past.
Where to watch Memory Box
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, BFI Player +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +5 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +5 |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video, MYmovies One | Apple TV, Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Memory Box in 16 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Memory Box about?
Maia, a single mother, lives in Montreal with her teenage daughter, Alex. On Christmas Eve, they receive an unexpected delivery: notebooks, tapes, and photos Maia, from 13 to 18 years old, sent from Beirut to her best friend who left for Paris to escape the civil war. Maia refuses to open the box or confront its memories, but Alex secretly begins diving into it. Between fantasy and reality, Alex enters the world of her mother’s tumultuous, passionate adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking mysteries of a hidden past. Memory Box is a Drama movie, released on 2021-12-03, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Memory Box worth watching?
TMDB users rate Memory Box 6.3 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Memory Box?
In Italy, Memory Box streams on Amazon Prime Video and MYmovies One and can be rented from Apple TV and Timvision. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Cast
- Manal Issa as Maia (Young)
- Rim Turki as Maia (Adult)
- Paloma Vauthier as Alex
- Clémence Sabbagh as Téta
- Hasan Akil as Raja (Young)
- Halim Abiad as Halim (Young)
- Michelle Bado as Michelle (Young)
- Rita Bado as Michelle (Young)
- Patrick Chemali as Halim (Adult)
- Rabih Mroué as Raja (Adult)
- Rea Gemayel
- Nisrine Abi Samra
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Sources
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