To the North

To the North — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 4, 2022
• Runtime
• 122 min
• Genres
• Drama, Thriller
• Director
• Mihai Mincan

To the North — Cast

Soliman Cruz Joel Niko Becker Dumitru Bart Guingona Allan Alexandre Nguyen Captain Tsai Olivier Ho Hio Hen Officer Chen

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Dimitar Vasilev Georgi Noel Sto. Domingo Bernardo

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Olivier Chen Taiwanese Sailor