To the North 2025
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To the North
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.
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.
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Release Date:
Feb 26, 2025 (Bulgaria,Czechia,France,Greece,Romania)
Run Time:
2hr 2`
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Original Language:
Romanian
Production Countries:
Bulgaria,Czechia,France,Greece,Romania
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
To the North - To the North
Directors & Credit Writers
MM
Mihai Mincan... Director
Cast
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NB
Niko Becker...
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... Captain Tsai
OHHH
Olivier Ho Hio Hen... Officer Chen
... Georgi
OC
Olivier Chen... Taiwanese Sailor
BG
Baldo Gueye... Castaway 1
... Castaway 2
Produced By
RS
Radu Stancu... Producer
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