This film, that was written and directed by actor Tom McCarthy, tries to give the hot political issue of illegal immmigration a human face. Tarek (Danai Gurira)and Zainab (Haaz Sleiman) rent a flat in Manhattan and are shocked when Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) comes to claim it as his own. It soon becomes obvious that the couple are victims of an unscrupulous real estate connection of theirs. Walter eventually, reluctantly, allows them to stay on with him. This leads to some cross-cultural bonding. Walter learns how to be a djembe drummer from Tarek. It all goes well until Tarek is arrested on a misunderstanding and is so discovered to be an illegal immigrant. Walter makes some radical life changes as he attempts to help his friend. The arrival of Mouna, Tarek's mother (Hiam Abass) in search of her son fans some romantic flames. The Visitor has the cliches that are usually attendant to similar tales but manages to win the heart of the viewer.
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