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The New Country

The New Country

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Det nya landet
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2000-11-24
  • Runtime: 128 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: SVT Drama, Film i Väst, GötaFilm
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2627
  • Languages: Persian, Swedish

Cast & Crew

Mike Almayehu

Mike Almayehu

as Ali

Michalis Koutsogiannakis

Michalis Koutsogiannakis

as Massoud

Lia Boysen

Lia Boysen

as Louise

Lars Väringer

Lars Väringer

as Kjell

Nicholas Riesbeck

Nicholas Riesbeck

as Mackan

Evert Lindkvist

Evert Lindkvist

as The Old Man

Inga Ålenius

Inga Ålenius

as The Old Lady

Jan Åström

Jan Åström

as Big Bert

Simon Norrthon

Simon Norrthon

as Greger

Anette Lindbäck

Anette Lindbäck

as Eva

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

refugeeswedensocial satireafricansomali

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Country?

The New Country is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2000-11-24.

Who are the main actors in The New Country?

The main cast includes Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen, Lars Väringer, Nicholas Riesbeck, .

Where can I watch The New Country online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The New Country is available.

Is The New Country based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The New Country?

The New Country has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The New Country?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The New Country?

The soundtrack was composed by SVT Drama, Film i Väst, GötaFilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The New Country filmed?

The New Country was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The New Country?

The total runtime of The New Country is 128 minutes.

Is The New Country suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The New Country?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The New Country.

Does The New Country have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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