Tussenland


1h 32m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Two people from completely different worlds - a grumpy old Dutchman and a young African refugee - are thrown into an unlikely and growing friendship. Sudanese Majok is looking for a safe place in Holland, but doesn't dare report to the authorities. He really only feels at home with the cows, which r

Film Details

Also Known As
Sleeping Rough
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

Two people from completely different worlds - a grumpy old Dutchman and a young African refugee - are thrown into an unlikely and growing friendship. Sudanese Majok is looking for a safe place in Holland, but doesn't dare report to the authorities. He really only feels at home with the cows, which remind him of his home country. Jakob is a loner, but when the two men becomes friends, both of their insualr worlds are questioned.

Film Details

Also Known As
Sleeping Rough
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Tiger Award for New Directors at the 2002 Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (European Showcase) November 7-17, 2002.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 9-20, 2003.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (in competition) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.