The Visitor

Writer/director Thomas McCarthy ("The Station Agent") presents this compelling drama in which college professor Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) befriends immigrant couple Tarek and Zainab after finding they've taken up residence in his seldom-used apartment. When Tarek is arrested and scheduled to be deported, Walter attempts to have him freed--rediscovering what is important to him in the process. Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira co-star. 104 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM 5.1; audio commentary by McCarthy, Jenkins; featurettes; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer.