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2019 Movie Germany, France Adventure, Drama, Comedy 99 min FSK 6

By: Sebastian Schipper With: Claudia Trujillo, Marie Burchard, Fionn Whitehead, Paul Brannigan, Moritz Bleibtreu

A young man from the Congo in search of his brother attempts to cross Europe's borders. In Morocco, he teams up with a sharp-witted British runaway who pinched his stepfather's recreational vehicle in order to escape from a family holiday. On their journey, the disparate duo have to make decisions that will also influence the lives of others.

Filmium rating

62%

Mood

Adventurous

Dramatic

Hopeful

Intense

Reflective

Serious

Cast & Crew

Sebastian Schipper

Oliver Ziegenbalg

Paul Brannigan

Ben Chaplin

Marie Burchard

Claudia Trujillo

Moritz Bleibtreu

Fionn Whitehead

Stéphane Bak

Cinematic Technique

Character Interactions

Character-Focused

Emotional Depth

Emotional Expressions

Natural Lighting

Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Linear

Progressive

Pace

Deliberate

Moderate

Reflective

Tension

Thoughtful

Style

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Dramatic

Realistic

Visual Storytelling

Central Conflict

Border Crossing

Search For Brother

Survival

Characters

British Runaway

Refugees

Young Man From Congo

Ending

Ambiguous

Hopeful

Historical Context

Contemporary Migration

Refugee Crisis

Key Plot Points

Crossing Borders

Team-Up

Vehicle Theft

Plot

Character Development

Cross-Border Journey

Drama

European Borders

Journey

Personal Struggles

Refugee Story

Self-Discovery

Setting

Europe

Morocco

Shooting Location

Europe

Morocco

Theme

Family

Friendship

Hope

Migration

Personal Growth

Relationships

Self-Discovery

Genre

Character Study

Drama

Independent

Road Movie

Audiences

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

International Audiences

Teens

Titles

Roads

Reception

Audience Interest

Critical Acclaim

Film Festival

Film Festival Premiere

International Release

Release Year

2019

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