Spre nord

To the North
Director
Mihai Mincan
Country
Romania, France, Greece, Bulgaria, Czech Republic
Year
2022
Genre
Fiction
Scriptwriters
Mihai Mincan
Cast
Soliman Cruz, Nikolai Becker, Bartholome Guingona, Emmanuel Sto. Domingo, Olivier Ho Hio Heen, Alexandre Nguyen
Production
deFilm, StudioBauhaus, Remora Films, Screening Emotions, Background Films
https://www.defilm.ro/portfolio/to-the-north/

Storyline

Based on a true story. 1996, open sea. During his shift on a transatlantic ship’s deck, Joel, a religious Filipino sailor, discovers Dumitru, a Romanian stowaway hidden between some containers. If he is spotted by the Taiwanese officers running the vessel, Dumitru is at risk to be thrown overboard. Joel decides to hide him, as a sign of his gratitude towards God. Soon, a dangerous cat and mouse game begins. When his crew, his own friends, even God itself start to turn their backs on him, Joel learns that he has to face his cruel destiny alone.

 

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Venice Film Festival 2022
Orizzonti