“A work of uncommon immediacy and raw emotional power, MIDNIGHT TRAVELER presents a first-hand account of a perilous refugee journey undertaken by an Afghan family of 4.”
“Beautiful and frightening. MIDNIGHT TRAVELER offers a profound exploration of the human condition in all its misery and glory.”
“Amidst the fear and disappointment, there are still moments of joy: Hassan teaching Fatima how to ride a bicycle, Nargis dancing to Michael Jackson, each family member filming images of sumptuous splendor (which Mahdavian edits in lovely montages). Throughout, we remain transfixed by the direct truth of the experiences we witness. This is cinema, and when it’s over, though we rejoice at some kind of resolution, we miss our time with these fascinating, vibrant souls.”