In This World
"The journey to freedom has no borders."
Originally released in 2003. In This World is a drama film. directed by Michael Winterbottom. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, and Imran Paracha
Synopsis
Torn straight from the headlines, Michael Winterbottom's compelling and prescient 'In This World' follows young Afghan Jamal and his older cousin Enayat as they embark on a hazardous overland trip from their refugee camp at Peshawar, north-west Pakistan. Entering Turkey on foot through a snowy, Kurdish-controlled pass, the pair again take their lives into their hands and face suffocation when they are locked in a freight container on a ship bound for Italy. From there they plan to travel on to Paris, the Sangatte refuge centre and ultimately asylum in London.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jamal Udin Torabi
as Jamal
Enayatullah
as Enayat
Imran Paracha
as Travel Agent (Pakistan)
Hiddayatullah
as Enayat's Brother (Pakistan)
Jamau
as Enayat's Father (Pakistan)
Wakeel Khan
as Enayat's Uncle 1 (Pakistan)
Lal Zarin
as Enayat's Uncle 2 (Pakistan)
Ahsan Raza
as Money Changer (Pakistan)
Mirwais Torabi
as Jamal's Older Brother (Pakistan)
Abdul Ahmad
as Groom (Pakistan)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In This World about?
Torn straight from the headlines, Michael Winterbottom's compelling and prescient 'In This World' follows young Afghan Jamal and his older cousin Enayat as they embark on a hazardous overland trip ...
Who directed In This World?
In This World was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
How long is In This World?
In This World has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was In This World released?
In This World was released on March 28, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In This World?
The main cast of In This World includes Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, Imran Paracha, Hiddayatullah, Jamau.