Clara
“The river will always lead you home”
Synopsis
Set on the background of economical migration, the film tells the story of Clara, a divorced Romanian mother in her thirties who needs to work abroad in Ulm, a German Town by the Danube river. She is as a babysitter for a little girl that is very fond of. At the same time, she had to leave behind her own 12 years old son who is now in the care of his grandfather. They live in a poor Romanian village also by the Danube river. Feeling abandoned by his mother, the boy runs away from home in an attempt to reach his mother by traveling on a small boat upriver. In this context, Clara has to come back home and face the life she left behind.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Olga Torok
Clara
Luca Puia
Ionut
Ovidiu Crișan
Nicolae
Elina Leitl
Johanna
David Rott
Markus
Mădălina Ghițescu
Lenuta
Claudia Ieremia
Maria Tudose social assistant
Ana Maria Cojocaru
Magda school principal
Ileana Caprariu
School Inspector
Ioan Cordea
Fane
Flavian Costescu
Police Officer
Paula Maria Frunzetti
Mourning Woman
Camelia Ghinea
Nurse
Dan Mirea
Bus Driver
Mia Tepeneu
Bogdan's Daughter
Nori Tepeneu
Bogdan's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sabin Dorohoi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruxandra Ghițescu
- Original Title
- Clara
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- German, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Western Transylvania Studios, Eyrie Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sabin Dorohoi
Ruxandra Ghițescu
Department Leadership Roster
Ruxandra Ghițescu
Writer
Sabin Dorohoi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Clara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clara about?
Set on the background of economical migration, the film tells the story of Clara, a divorced Romanian mother in her thirties who needs to work abroad in Ulm, a German Town by the Danube river. She is as a babysitter for a little girl that is very fond of. At the same time, she had to leave behind her own 12 years old son who is now in the care of his grandfather. They live in a poor Romanian village also by the Danube river. Feeling abandoned by his mother, the boy runs away from home in an attempt to reach his mother by traveling on a small boat upriver. In this context, Clara has to come back home and face the life she left behind.
Who directed Clara?
Clara was directed by Sabin Dorohoi.
Who stars in Clara?
The principal cast of Clara includes Olga Torok, Luca Puia, Ovidiu Crișan, Elina Leitl, David Rott.
When was Clara released and how long is it?
Clara was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.