Shem


1h 33m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. He seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, who sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during World War II. Following his grandfather's trail, Daniel's journey leads him

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006
Distribution Company
HP Releasing
Location
Czech Republic; England, United Kingdom; France; Germany; Hungary; Italy; Serbia; Bulgaria

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. He seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, who sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during World War II. Following his grandfather's trail, Daniel's journey leads him to Paris, Berlin, Prague, Budapest, and Sofia, finally having to flee Rome. As he passes from one intense experience to the next, he is caught up in the turmoil of change taking place in the former communist countries in the process discovering his Jewish roots, which had preciously never mattered to him. What started as an excuse simply to travel and have fun soon becomes an obsessive quest and a journey of personal discovery.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006
Distribution Company
HP Releasing
Location
Czech Republic; England, United Kingdom; France; Germany; Hungary; Italy; Serbia; Bulgaria

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 30, 2006

Released in United States on Video November 7, 2006

Released in United States Summer May 26, 2006

Released in United States Summer May 26, 2006

Released in United States June 30, 2006 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video November 7, 2006