(Marina)

Content: Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.

Countries:

Belgium

Genres:

Romance,

Drama,

Music

Runtime:

123 minutes

Year:

2013

Directors:

Stijn Coninx

Production companies:

Eyeworks,

Les Films du Fleuve,

Orisa Produzioni,

Eén,

RTBF

Actors:

Rocco

Salvatore

Ida

Helena

Wanda

Crews:

Co-Producer

Co-Producer

Director

Writer