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Feature film — 2001

Nowhere in Africa (2001)

7.02h 20mDrama

A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.

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A high-signal pick with 198 votes.

Media Cooperation One / MTM Cineteve / Bavaria Film / Constantin Film

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Director: Caroline Link

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Cast & crew

Juliane Köhler as Jettel Redlich

Juliane Köhler

Jettel Redlich

Merab Ninidze as Walter Redlich

Merab Ninidze

Walter Redlich

Sidede Onyulo as Owuor

Sidede Onyulo

Owuor

Matthias Habich as Süßkind

Matthias Habich

Süßkind

Lea Kurka as Regina (younger)

Lea Kurka

Regina (younger)

Karoline Eckertz as Regina (older)

Karoline Eckertz

Regina (older)

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Gerd Heinz

Max

Hildegard Schmahl as Ina

Hildegard Schmahl

Ina

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Maritta Horwarth

Liesel

Regine Zimmermann as Käthe

Regine Zimmermann

Käthe

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Marian Lösch

Johannes

Gabrielle Odinis as Klara

Gabrielle Odinis

Klara

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