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A Syrian musician carries his grandfather's oud to a remote Scottish island while waiting for asylum.
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Limbo is an unexpected comedy about following a dream, no matter where it takes you. The story is set on a fictional remote Scottish island where a group of new refugees await the results of their asylum claims. It centers on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by his grandfather's oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.
"'Limbo' is the type of movie that, under an acidic humor reminiscent of Wes Anderson or Jared Hess ('Napoleon Dynamite') productions, hides a powerful story. With a strong political context, about forced migration, the guilt and Beckettian absurdity of refugees waiting to receive asylum. The story follows a group of Syrian refugees on a remote Scottish island, including Omar (Amir El-Masry), a musician who carries his grandfather's oud from his native country. It's a tender story that tackles its themes from a non-conventional angle, making it refreshing, moving and even funny."