A timely, gripping story in which people smuggler Sam reluctantly saves 12-year-old Amal, whose family have gone missing while fleeing the war in Syria. Believing them to be in Sweden, Amal persuades Sam to assist her, and an unlikely friendship emerges as the pair make their way north. Tension and danger merge with scenes of warmth and laughter as they muddle along, Amal growing in strength and bravery under Sam’s reluctant care in this extremely moving migration tale that never loses sight of hope.  

IFI Age Recommendation: 11+

Screening as part of IFI Family Festival 2023, August 18th – 20th.