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Flee

  • 20212021
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Flee (2021)
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.
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FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,596
134
  • Director
    • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
  • Writers
    • Amin Nawabi
    • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
  • Stars
    • Daniel Karimyar
    • Fardin Mijdzadeh
    • Milad Eskandari
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
  • Writers
    • Amin Nawabi
    • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
  • Stars
    • Daniel Karimyar
    • Fardin Mijdzadeh
    • Milad Eskandari
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    • Coming soon
    Releases December 3, 2021
    • 7User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 26 wins & 26 nominations

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
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    Trailer [English SUB]
    Trailer 1:26
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    Trailer 1:55
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    Photos5

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    Top cast

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    Daniel Karimyar
    • Amin (9-11 years old)as Amin (9-11 years old)
    Fardin Mijdzadeh
    • Amin (15-18 years old)as Amin (15-18 years old)
    Milad Eskandari
    • Saif (8 years old)as Saif (8 years old)
    Belal Faiz
    • Saif (13-19 years old)as Saif (13-19 years old)
    Elaha Faiz
    • Fahima (13-18 years old)as Fahima (13-18 years old)
    Zahra Mehrwarz
    • Fahima (28 years old)as Fahima (28 years old)
    Sadia Faiz
    • Sabia (16-26 years old)as Sabia (16-26 years old)
    Georg Jagunov
    • Human Traffickeras Human Trafficker
    Navid Nazir
    • Boy in truckas Boy in truck
    Hafiz Højmark
    • Son of old ladyas Son of old lady
    Denis Rivin
    • Policeman 1as Policeman 1
    Vadim Nedaskovskij
    • Policeman 2as Policeman 2
    Viktor Melnikov
    • Russian TV Dubberas Russian TV Dubber
    Mikhail Belinson
    • Human Traffickeras Human Trafficker
    Ditte Graa Wulff
    • Red Cross Ladyas Red Cross Lady
    Bo Asdal Andersen
    • Policemanas Policeman
    The Dungeon Master
    • Rude Daneas Rude Dane
    Behrouz Bigdeli
    • Translatoras Translator
    • Director
      • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
    • Writers
      • Amin Nawabi
      • Jonas Poher Rasmussen
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    An animated documentary telling the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
    refugeeafghanistanhuman trafficking1980s1990s31 more
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    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Animation
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic content, disturbing images and strong language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Denmark for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
    • Connections
      Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sega Smol Boi (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Take On Me
      Written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, and Pål Waaktaar
      Performed by A-Ha
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Masterpiece
    I have rarest watched anything that touched me as much as this. The blend of the animation and true to time video material is working perfect.
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    • jespernyboe
    • Mar 4, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • Norway
      • France
      • United States
      • Slovenia
      • Estonia
      • Spain
      • Italy
      • Finland
    • Official sites
      • Final Cut for Real
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • English
      • Dari
      • Russian
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Flykt
    • Production companies
      • Final Cut for Real
      • Sun Creature Studio
      • Vivement Lundi
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,642
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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