Storyline
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 & Crew
Matteo Simoni
Rocco
Lead
Luigi Lo Cascio
Salvatore
Donatella Finocchiaro
Ida
Evelien Bosmans
Helena
MR
Maité Redal
Wanda
CC
Cristiaan Campagna
Young Rocco
FM
Federica Marinò
Young Wanda
MB
Marte Bosmans
Young Helena
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stijn Coninx's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Marina is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
