To the North

Overview

Based on a true story. 1996, open sea. During his shift on a transatlantic ship’s deck, Joel, a religious Filipino sailor, discovers Dumitru, a Romanian stowaway hidden between some containers. If he is spotted by the Taiwanese officers running the vessel, Dumitru is at risk to be thrown overboard. Joel decides to hide him, as a sign of his gratitude towards God. Soon, a dangerous cat and mouse game begins. When his crew, his own friends, even God itself start to turn their backs on him, Joel learns that he has to face his cruel destiny alone.

Cast

Soliman Cruz

Joel

Niko Becker

Dumitru

Bart Guingona

Allan

Alexandre Nguyen

Captain Tsai

Olivier Ho Hio Hen

Officer Chen

N/A

Dimitar Vasilev

Georgi

Noel Sto. Domingo

Bernardo

N/A

Olivier Chen

Taiwanese Sailor

N/A

Baldo Gueye

Castaway 1

Mahamat Amine Benrachid

Castaway 2