Summaries

A Christian Filipino sailor decides to hide a Romanian stowaway onboard a transatlantic ship owing to his sense of duty to help a fellow man. But he isn't prepared for the cat-and-mouse game that ensues following this gesture of goodwill.

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.—deFilm

During his shift on a transatlantic ship's deck, Joel, a religious Filipino sailor, discovers Dumitru, a Romanian stowaway hidden between some containers. Convinced by a Bible this emigrant has, the sailor starts playing a dangerous game, involving his crew, his faith in God and an innocent man's life.—deFilm

Details

Keywords
  • 1990s
  • 20th century
  • year 1996
  • immigration
  • open sea
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
Release date Mar 16, 2023
Countries of origin France Czech Republic Bulgaria Romania Greece
Official sites deFilm Facebook
Language English Spanish Mandarin Romanian Tagalog
Filming locations Greece
Production companies Ekome Backgroundfilm Prague De Film Production

Box office

Gross worldwide $14038

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 3m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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