Nowhere Boy

A quiet, tender story of loss and unlikely friendship, carrying a steady undercurrent of worry for a boy with nowhere to belong.

Directed by

Daniela Ruah

Genres

Drama

Overview

On the way to Europe, teenage refugee Ahmed's father dies. As an orphan alone in Brussels, his dream of reaching England fades. Instead, he finds himself hiding in a house where, upstairs, an American family — including a 13-year-old boy named Max — lives. Max finds Ahmed, and the two become friends, giving the latter new direction.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, friendship, isolation, immigration

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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