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To the North
To the NorthSynopsis
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.
Country
Bulgaria / France / Greece / Czechia / Romania
Runtime
2 hours 3 minutes
Production year
2022
Online premiere
31 August 2022
World premiere
31 August 2022
Release date
| 27 June 2025 | Bulgaria | C+ | |
| 26 February 2025 | France | ||
| 17 March 2023 | Romania |
Worldwide Gross
$15,019
Production
Backgroundfilm Prague, De Film Production, Ekome
Also known as
To the North, Spre nord, Jug-eum-ui hanghae, Kuzeye doğru, Na północ, Προς τον βορρά, 北逃
Director
Mihai Mincan
Cast
Showtimes
Currently, the film is not showing in cinemas, but we can send you a message when this animated film returns to the box office.
