
Farukh sits in the middle of beautiful Norway. Like the rest of the asylum seekers he waits for a response from the UDI for a residence permit. Farukh is a very optimistic man, who often comforted the young asylum seekers are afraid of being returned to war and deprivation.
Directed by Susanne Falkum Løvik, Farukhs Mynt leans on a strong ensemble — Mustapha Rachidi, Boubker Ait El Caid, Hildegun Riise — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2011.
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