Film 'Chocolate of Peace' Chronicles Syrian Family's Inspiring Business Comeback
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The film "Barış Çikolatası" (Chocolate of Peace) tells the true and inspiring story of the Hadhad family.
- The family, Syrian refugees in Canada, rebuilds their chocolate business from scratch after their factories were bombed.
- The film stars Ayham Abou Ammar as Tarık Hadhad, who dreams of studying medicine while his father Issam revives the chocolate business.
The film "Barış Çikolatası" (Chocolate of Peace) chronicles the remarkable true story of the Hadhad family, Syrian refugees who found sanctuary in a small Canadian town after their factories were bombed during the war.
The narrative centers on Tarık Hadhad, portrayed by Ayham Abou Ammar, who harbors aspirations of becoming a doctor. Meanwhile, his father, Issam, draws upon his expertise in chocolate making to revive the family business amidst limited resources. The film highlights their journey of rebuilding a global chocolate brand from the ground up.
Directed by Jonathan Keijser, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Abdul Malik, "Barış Çikolatası" features a cast including Hatem Ali, Emily Lê, Ayham Abou Ammar, Yara Sabri, Mark Camacho, and Najlaa Al Khamri.
The film has garnered a 6.9 rating out of 10 on IMDb, reflecting its reception by audiences and critics.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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