The New Country(2000)
Det nya landet
The New Country Synopsis
A 15-year-old Somalian boy meets a 40-year-old Iranian man in a refugee camp in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. With the threat of deportation hanging over them, they decide to take their faiths in their own hands and together they go on a journey in the Swedish summer.
The New Country (2000) is a drama and comedy film directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen, released on November 24, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen and Lars Väringer. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Geir Hansteen Jörgensen
- Writers:
- Peter Birro, Lukas Moodysson
- Producers:
- Christer Nilson
- Cinematographer:
- Marek Wieser
- Composer:
- Dan Berglund
- Production:
- SVT Drama, Film i Väst, GötaFilm
- Status:
- Released
The New Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mike Almayehu
Mike Almayehu
as Ali
Michalis Koutsogiannakis
as Massoud
Lia Boysen
as Louise
Lars Väringer
as Kjell
- Nicholas Riesbeck
Nicholas Riesbeck
as Mackan
- Evert Lindkvist
Evert Lindkvist
as The Old Man
Inga Ålenius
as The Old Lady
Jan Åström
as Big Bert
Simon Norrthon
as Greger
Anette Lindbäck
as Eva
Ingrid Luterkort
as Edith
Christian Brandin
Key crew
Directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen, written by Peter Birro and Lukas Moodysson, produced by Christer Nilson.
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The New Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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The New Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The New Country online?
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The New Country (2000) is available to stream on TV 2 and Allente. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The New Country?
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The main cast of The New Country (2000) includes Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen, Lars Väringer and Nicholas Riesbeck. The film was directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The New Country released?
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The New Country was released on November 24, 2000 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The New Country worth watching?
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The New Country (2000) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.