I Was Never Really Here
Synopsis
Sam, a 17-year-old German-Ghanaian, and his mother, Rita, are finally able to welcome two long-awaited visitors from their home country; but the joy of reunion is clouded by the unresolved residence status of Gifty and her son, Kwesi. Sam is thus confronted with questions about his origins and identity, and also begins to fall in love with Kwesi.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
41st Filmschoolfest Munich
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel B. Arrahnio
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Rose Gybaah, Johanna Bungarten
- Original Score
- Luis Viktor Guldzynski
- Original Title
- I Was Never Really Here
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Twi
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel B. Arrahnio
Judith Rose Gybaah, Johanna Bungarten
Luis Viktor Guldzynski
Georg Lewark
David Roeglin
Vincent Edusei, Frithjof Stückemann
Department Leadership Roster
Judith Rose Gybaah
Screenplay
Vincent Edusei
Producer
Gabriel B. Arrahnio
Director
Johanna Bungarten
Screenplay
Yola Denck
Production Design
Frithjof Stückemann
Producer
David Roeglin
Editor
Georg Lewark
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was Never Really Here
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Was Never Really Here about?
Sam, a 17-year-old German-Ghanaian, and his mother, Rita, are finally able to welcome two long-awaited visitors from their home country; but the joy of reunion is clouded by the unresolved residence status of Gifty and her son, Kwesi. Sam is thus confronted with questions about his origins and identity, and also begins to fall in love with Kwesi.
Who directed I Was Never Really Here?
I Was Never Really Here was directed by Gabriel B. Arrahnio.
Who stars in I Was Never Really Here?
The principal cast of I Was Never Really Here includes Noah Tinwa, Ben Mood, Dayan Kodua, Charity Collin.
When was I Was Never Really Here released and how long is it?
I Was Never Really Here was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was Never Really Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was Never Really Here was composed by Luis Viktor Guldzynski.