[Trailer] Amira & Sam

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A romantic comedy starring Freaks and Geeks and Silicon Valley star Martin Starr? Sounds like a bit of a stretch at first, but after watching the trailer for Amira & Sam, the pairing fits. Starr stars as Sam, an army veteran adapting back with civilian life when he befriends a former translator’s niece, Amira (Dina Shihabi). Like many romantic comedies, the two don’t get along at first, but when Amira faces issues due to her questionable immigration status, Sam offers to protect and help her. Before long, their friendship begins to develop into something more. A subplot also features Sam’s cousin Charlie (Before I Disappear‘s Paul Wesley) offering him an opportunity at his hedge fund that primarily targets army vets, but it leads to something much more sinister.

Martin Starr may not be the typical rom-com leading man, but his everyman charm and natural geekiness helps audiences empathize with him easier. Sean Mullin, who is making his feature debut as both writer and director, previously served as an Army officer in Germany, so his perspective and insight on the film should keep the plot grounded and realistic.

Sam & Amira will be available in theaters and On Demand on January 30th, 2015.