Returning to Syria
Synopsis
Omar Al Masry returns to Syria after ten years in exile, celebrating the fall of the Assad regime while confronting the loss of his brother to torture.
Synopsis
Omar Al Masry stands in Ummayyad Square in Damascus, celebrating the fall of the Assad regime. After ten years in exile, he returns to a country marked by destruction and uncertainty. Omar recounts his imprisonment and the loss of his brother Hussain, who died in custody. As he reconnects with family in Qatana, he expresses hope for rebuilding Syria. The documentary captures the mixed emotions of returning refugees and the challenges they face under new Islamist rule.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Omar Al Masry celebrating in Damascus after ten years.
- See the emotional return of refugees to their home villages.
- Find out about the fears of Christians in post-Assad Syria.
Did You Know
- Omar Al Masry left Syria ten years ago and returned to celebrate the regime's fall.
- Before the war, Christians made up nearly 10 percent of the Syrian population.
- Omar's brother Hussain was arrested and later died in prison without the family's knowledge.
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How long was Omar Al Masry in exile?
Omar Al Masry was in exile for ten years.
What happened to Omar's brother Hussain?
Hussain was arrested and later died in prison, with the family never receiving his body.
What percentage of the Syrian population were Christians before the war?
Before the war, Christians made up nearly 10 percent of the Syrian population.
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