Movie

The New Country

★ 6.5(21)20002h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Geir Hansteen Jörgensen
Release date: 2000-11-24
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: Persian
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: SVT Drama

About The New Country

The New Country is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen, starring Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis and Lia Boysen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The New Country in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A 15-year-old Somalian boy meets a 40-year-old Iranian man in a refugee camp in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. With the threat of deportation hanging over them, they decide to take their faiths in their own hands and together they go on a journey in the Swedish summer.

Cast

Mike Almayehu

Ali

Michalis Koutsogiannakis

Massoud

Lia Boysen

Louise

Lars Väringer

Kjell

Nicholas Riesbeck

Mackan

Evert Lindkvist

The Old Man

Inga Ålenius

The Old Lady

Jan Åström

Big Bert

Simon Norrthon

Greger

Anette Lindbäck

Eva

Ingrid Luterkort

Edith

Christian Brandin

Themes & keywords

refugeeswedensocial satireafricansomali

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The New Country in Taiwan?+

The New Country is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The New Country on Netflix?+

The New Country is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is The New Country?+

The New Country has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in The New Country?+

The New Country stars Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen, Lars Väringer and Nicholas Riesbeck.

When did The New Country come out?+

The New Country is a 2000 movie directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen.

What genre is The New Country?+

The New Country is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The New Country?+

The New Country was directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen.