Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.
Director: Stijn Coninx
Matteo Simoni
Rocco
Luigi Lo Cascio
Salvatore
Donatella Finocchiaro
Ida
Evelien Bosmans
Helena
Maité Redal
Wanda
Cristiaan Campagna
Young Rocco
Federica Marinò
Young Wanda
Marte Bosmans
Young Helena