The Orphanage (2019) (2019)
MOVIE
Set in early '90s Kabul, a vibrant yet tumultuous era, the story follows 14-year-old Qodrat, who navigates life selling cinema tickets on the black market. His world takes a turn when he inadvertently sells a ticket to a secret police officer, leading him to a Soviet orphanage. There, he assumes a false identity, hoping to gain influence. Amidst friendships, first loves, and youthful escapades, the orphanage becomes a refuge. Yet, as the Mujahideen initiate civil war, the stability of their once familiar lives begins to unravel, revealing the harsh realities outside their sheltered existence.
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Afghanistan, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg
