Movie

Nowhere in Africa

“One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.”

★ 7.1(185)20012h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Caroline Link
Release date: 2001-12-11
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Media Cooperation One

Nowhere in Africa — trailer

About Nowhere in Africa

Nowhere in Africa is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Caroline Link, starring Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze and Sidede Onyulo. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 185 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nowhere in Africa in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.

Cast

Juliane Köhler

Jettel Redlich

Merab Ninidze

Walter Redlich

Sidede Onyulo

Owuor

Matthias Habich

Süßkind

Lea Kurka

Regina (younger)

Karoline Eckertz

Regina (older)

Gerd Heinz

Max

Hildegard Schmahl

Ina

Maritta Horwarth

Liesel

Regine Zimmermann

Käthe

Marian Lösch

Johannes

Gabrielle Odinis

Klara

Themes & keywords

farmmarriage crisisloss of loved oneemigrationworld war iinational socialismonly childkenyacapturewoman directoremigrant1940sjewish

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nowhere in Africa in Saudi Arabia?+

Nowhere in Africa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nowhere in Africa on Netflix?+

Nowhere in Africa is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is Nowhere in Africa?+

Nowhere in Africa has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?+

Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich and Lea Kurka.

When did Nowhere in Africa come out?+

Nowhere in Africa is a 2001 movie directed by Caroline Link.

What genre is Nowhere in Africa?+

Nowhere in Africa is Drama film.

Who directed Nowhere in Africa?+

Nowhere in Africa was directed by Caroline Link.