Synopsis
Italy 1948. Ten-year-old Rocco is growing up in a gorgeous mountain hamlet in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to seek a better future for his family.
The greyish mining landscapes of Limburg, icy winters, a foreign language and culture all put a damper on the little Rocco’s happiness. But still Rocco wants to be like other youngsters: become someone and have a purpose in life.
Against his father’s wish and better judgement he seeks an escape through music and love. Rocco follows his heart and passion to fulfil his dream.
Info
Release
November 6th 2013
Genre
Romantic drama
Duration
110'
Status
Released
Director
Stijn Coninx
Screenplay
Rik D'hiet & Stijn Coninx
Producer
Peter Bouckaert
Co-producers
Les Films du Fleuve (BE)
Orisa Produzioni (IT)
Cast
Matteo Simoni
Evelien Bosmans
Luigi Lo Cascio
Donatella Finocchiaro
Chris Van den Durpel
Warre Borgmans
Synopsis
Italy 1948. Ten-year-old Rocco is growing up in a gorgeous mountain hamlet in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to seek a better future for his family.
The greyish mining landscapes of Limburg, icy winters, a foreign language and culture all put a damper on the little Rocco’s happiness. But still Rocco wants to be like other youngsters: become someone and have a purpose in life.
Against his father’s wish and better judgement he seeks an escape through music and love. Rocco follows his heart and passion to fulfil his dream.
