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Brothers Reunite: Unraveling Family Secrets in 'The Arrival'

10/23/2025

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The Arrival marks Bijan Sheibani's feature debut and is based on his acclaimed play, with Kingsley Ben-Adir and Archie Madekwe playing brothers who reunite in adulthood after childhood separation.
Their reunion forces them to confront family secrets and the implications of their parents' past decisions.
The production wrapped in London and is co-produced by DMC Film and House Productions, with financing from Film4 and the British Film Institute (BFI).

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Story summary

The Arrival marks Bijan Sheibani's feature debut and is based on his acclaimed play, with Kingsley Ben-Adir and Archie Madekwe playing brothers who reunite in adulthood after childhood separation.
Their reunion forces them to confront family secrets and the implications of their parents' past decisions.
The production wrapped in London and is co-produced by DMC Film and House Productions, with financing from Film4 and the British Film Institute (BFI).