This is a low-scale, intimate, almost minimalist movie that speaks volumes about the misconceptions that westerners have regarding the Middle-East. And the performance of Richard Jenkins is absolutely exceptional (earned him a nomination for the Oscars). He plays a professor who comes back to his New York apartment only to find two immigrants living in it. What a great role and what a great film.The Visitor is from the director of The Station Agent and very recently Spotlight, Tom McCarthy.
"A film that is a combination immigrant/resurrection tale, Visitor tilts toward the soulful rather than the political and could be this year's humanistic indie hit."
— John Anderson
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
Oscars
1 nomination
SAG Awards
1 nomination
Spirit Awards
1 win, 2 nominations
Sundance
1 nomination
WGA
1 nomination
Nat. Board of Review
1 win, 1 nomination
This film allows a gentle peek of perspective into the lives of immigrants in our country in a most giving way. It also takes you on a journey of simple kindness with openness to its end.