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Nowhere in Africa

R20012h 20mCaroline Link
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 72
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"One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found."

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.

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FarmMarriage CrisisLoss Of Loved OneEmigrationWorld War IiNational SocialismOnly ChildKenyaCaptureWoman Director

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What is Nowhere in Africa (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?

Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler (Jettel Redlich), Merab Ninidze (Walter Redlich), Sidede Onyulo (Owuor), Matthias Habich (Süßkind), Lea Kurka (Regina (younger)). The film was directed by Caroline Link.

How long is Nowhere in Africa?

Nowhere in Africa has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is Nowhere in Africa worth watching?

Nowhere in Africa holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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