11 Oct 1983
El Norte
Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.
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Top Billed Cast
Sherwan Haji Khaled
Sakari Kuosmanen Wikström
Kaija Pakarinen Wikström's Wife
Niroz Haji Miriam
Janne Hyytiäinen Nyrhinen
Ilkka Koivula Calamnius
Nuppu Koivu Mirja
Simon Al-Bazoon Mazdak
Abdi Jama Cashier at Train Station
Antti Virmavirta Police at the Station
Timo Torikka Police at the Station
Pia Riihioja Clothing Shop Attendant
Kati Outinen Clothing Store Owner
Maria Järvenhelmi Reception Center Officer
Katja Tolonen Reception Center Officer
Mohamed Awad Issa
Seppo Väisänen Migrant Janitor
Milka Ahlroth Asylum interviewer
Karar Al-Bazoon Interpreter at Asylum Interview
Ismo Haavisto Guitarist Outside Bar
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