Where Hands Touch
Synopsis
Germany, 1944. Leyna, the 15-year old daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a compassionate member of the Hitler Youth whose father is a prominent Nazi soldier, and they form an unlikely connection in this quickly changing world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer - Where Hands TouchOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-31
Top Cast
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Amandla Stenberg
Leyna
George MacKay
Lutz
Abbie Cornish
Kerstin
Christopher Eccleston
Heinz
Tom Sweet
Koen
Alec Newman
Juttner
Tom Goodman-Hill
Wihelm Warner
Natasha Little
Hilda
Will Attenborough
Gunter
Ethan Rouse
Sebastian
Nicholas Lumley
Jann
Michael McKell
Gestapo Commander
Charles De'Ath
SS Kruger
Josie Walker
Kapo
Olivia Vinall
Hermine
Hermione Gulliford
SS Osterhagen
Tim Faraday
Betz
Lucy Russell
Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$128K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Screenplay & Story
- Amma Asante
- Original Score
- Anne Chmelewsky
- Original Title
- Where Hands Touch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $128K
- Production Studios
- Tantrum Films, uMedia, Head Gear Films, Pinewood Pictures, Isle of Man Film, BFI, Metrol Technology, British Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amma Asante
Amma Asante
Anne Chmelewsky
Remi Adefarasin
Steve Singleton
Cloé Garbay, Phil Hunt, Nadia Khamlichi, Adrian Politowski, Gilles Waterkeyn
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Bisback
Stunt Coordinator
Pam Downe
Costume Design
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Gilles Waterkeyn
Producer
Amma Asante
Director
Amma Asante
Screenplay
Steve Singleton
Editor
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Charlie Hanson
Producer
Anne Chmelewsky
Original Music Composer
Arwel Jones
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where Hands Touch
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What is Where Hands Touch about?
Germany, 1944. Leyna, the 15-year old daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a compassionate member of the Hitler Youth whose father is a prominent Nazi soldier, and they form an unlikely connection in this quickly changing world.
Who directed Where Hands Touch?
Where Hands Touch was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in Where Hands Touch?
The principal cast of Where Hands Touch includes Amandla Stenberg, George MacKay, Abbie Cornish, Christopher Eccleston, Tom Sweet.
When was Where Hands Touch released and how long is it?
Where Hands Touch was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Where Hands Touch make at the box office?
Where Hands Touch grossed $128K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Where Hands Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Hands Touch was composed by Anne Chmelewsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where Hands Touch?
Where Hands Touch holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).