Where the Road Runs Out (2014)

George, a scientist living in Rotterdam is growing wary of the world of academia. The sudden death of an old friend is the incentive he needs to return to his African roots where he takes ... See full summary »

Director:

Rudolf Buitendach

Writers:

David Hughes (screen play by), Robert Mann (idea)

Stars:

Isaach De Bankolé, Juliet Landau, Stelio Savante

5 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Isaach De Bankolé	...	George
Juliet Landau	...	Corina
Stelio Savante	...	Martin
Sizo Motsoko	...	Jimmy
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Shadé Bankolé	...	Ms. Jensen
Recaredo Silebo Boturu	...	Customs officer
Jimmy Castro	...	Taxi driver
Pocho Guimarães	...	Father George
Bongumenzi Gumede	...	Juan
Awande Khanyile	...	Mean Boy #3
Nhlakanipho Manqele	...	Young Doctor
Michael Mbele	...	Mean Boy #1
Thabo Nbguni	...	Priest
Marcelo Ndong	...	Man at Fruitstall
Enhle Ngcobo	...	Maria

Storyline

George, a scientist living in Rotterdam is growing wary of the world of academia. The sudden death of an old friend is the incentive he needs to return to his African roots where he takes over a dilapidated field station in the jungle of Equatorial Guinea. There he meets an orphan boy with a sunny disposition who opens George's wary eyes to this colorful place. The boy plays matchmaker between George and the lady who runs the local orphanage and all seems rosy until an old friend of George's shows up out of nowhere to throw their lives into disarray as George discovers there are many obstacles on the road to redemption and a few more where the road runs out.

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Plot Keywords:

orphanage | scientist | equatorial guinea | sick child | cardiomegaly | 

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Taglines:

The first feature filmed in Equatorial Guinea.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The first feature film ever to shoot in Equatorial Guinea.

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Soundtracks

Kindhearted Woman Blues
Written by Robert Johnson (uncredited)
Performed by Robert Johnson (1936)

User Reviews

Very nice feel good movie

This was a very nice feel good movie. I especially like the interactions between optimistic Jimmy and grumpy George, and I like how the kid pulls the man out of his depression. Corina does well too as the teacher who came to the orphanage to make a better place, but along the way acquired a cynical edge. Even Martin, who has some severe flaws that land him in jerk territory for me, still has a sympathetic side to him and has reasons for how he is and what he does. The happy and hopeful ending crowns this movie as an amazing contribution to the film industry of both South Africa and the Netherlands, but especially Equatorial Guinea as this is the first ever feature film shot there.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Production Company Official site

Country:

South Africa Netherlands Equatorial Guinea

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

1 August 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Am Ende aller Straßen

Filming Locations:

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cotton Tree Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color