To the North 2022

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 

Dimitar Vasilev
Georgi