TO THE NORTH

By Mincan MIHAI

BEST FRIEND FOREVER - as SALES

Thriller - Completed 2022


Festivals
& Awards

La Biennale di Venezia - Venice FF 2022
Orizzonti
Karlovy Vary IFF 2023
    • Year of production
    • 2022
    • Genres
    • Thriller
    • Countries
    • FRANCE, ROMANIA, GREECE, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA
    • Languages
    • FRENCH
    • Duration
    • 123 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Mincan MIHAI
    • Synopsis
    • 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.