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Marina

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2013 | 123 min | Romance, Drama, Music

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Better Man or Rocketman, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $5 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stijn Coninx

  • Matteo SimoniRocco
  • Luigi Lo CascioSalvatore
  • Donatella FinocchiaroIda
  • Evelien BosmansHelena
  • Maité RedalWanda
  • Cristiaan CampagnaYoung Rocco
  • Federica MarinòYoung Wanda
  • Marte BosmansYoung Helena
  • Mattias Van de VijverRenaat
  • Landerik BoieYoung Renaat