Too Far Away
"Competitors become friends"
Originally released in 2019. Too Far Away is a family film. directed by Sarah Winkenstette. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yoran Leicher, Sobhi Awad, and Anna König
Synopsis
Ben (11) and Tariq (12) have more in common than they realise. Both are new to school and football and have lost their homeland. Ben's village will soon became an open brown coal mine. He and his family move to a nearby city but Ben fails to fit in at his new school. Bullied, he returns secretly to his old, abandoned home. His one pleasure, football, pales with the arrival of Tariq, a Syrian refugee and better player. But when bureaucracy stops Tariq playing, he runs away, Ben finds him and learns that Tariq is desperate to be reunited with his scattered family. Jealousy on the football field becomes friendship and understanding.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Orange Roughy Filmproduktion
- Weydemann Bros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Far Away about?
Ben (11) and Tariq (12) have more in common than they realise. Both are new to school and football and have lost their homeland. Ben's village will soon became an open brown coal mine. He and his ...
Who directed Too Far Away?
Too Far Away was directed by Sarah Winkenstette.
How long is Too Far Away?
Too Far Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Too Far Away released?
Too Far Away was released on May 30, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Too Far Away?
The main cast of Too Far Away includes Yoran Leicher, Sobhi Awad, Anna König, Andreas Nickl, Julia Hirt.