The New World

Plot

Mirte is a cleaner in the reception centre for asylum seekers at the airport. She tries to forget her past through routine. When the charismatic West African Luc is brought in, Mirte seems to get a grip on her life again. A film about loss, fleeing and love from an unexpected corner.

Cast

Bianca Krijgsman

Mirte

Issaka Sawadogo

Luc

Annemarie Prins

Neighbor

Mimoun Oaïssa

Counsel for the prosecution

Wim Bouwens

Head of service