Marina (2013)
Overview
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.
Cast
Matteo Simoni
Rocco
Luigi Lo Cascio
Salvatore
Donatella Finocchiaro
Ida
Evelien Bosmans
Helena
Mattias Van de Vijver
Renaat
Chris van den Durpel
Tony Bruno
Warre Borgmans
Mister Somers
Flor Decleir
Jacky
Pieter-Jan De Wyngaert
Jos
Jappe Claes
Agent of the mine
Jan Bijvoet
Police Inspector #1
Jurgen Delnaet
Police Inspector #2