No Road Home
Ei tietä kotiin
Synopsis
Charles, the protagonist of this reflective documentary by Markku Heikkinen, lives in the city of Kajaani in the heart of central Finland. Children often shout at him in the street, and he has even received death threats to his own doorstep. But Charles, who has a gentle disposition, won’t let these adversities discourage him. He has decided to survive, and he is proud of his children who are growing up as Finns. He is also proud of his job: “It felt good when I got my first salary. By paying taxes I can give something back for the good things Finland has given me.” Charles was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the bloody tribal wars that broke out in the beginning of the 90s drove the country’s Tutsi population either to their deaths or into exile into the neighbouring country, Rwanda. In the documentary we follow Charles as he travels to Rwanda to meet friends and family. However, the reunion is not all pleasant: his mother lives in a gloomy refugee camp.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markku Heikkinen
- Original Title
- Ei tietä kotiin
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markku Heikkinen
Department Leadership Roster
Markku Heikkinen
Director
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What is No Road Home about?
Charles, the protagonist of this reflective documentary by Markku Heikkinen, lives in the city of Kajaani in the heart of central Finland. Children often shout at him in the street, and he has even received death threats to his own doorstep. But Charles, who has a gentle disposition, won’t let these adversities discourage him. He has decided to survive, and he is proud of his children who are growing up as Finns. He is also proud of his job: “It felt good when I got my first salary. By paying taxes I can give something back for the good things Finland has given me.” Charles was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the bloody tribal wars that broke out in the beginning of the 90s drove the country’s Tutsi population either to their deaths or into exile into the neighbouring country, Rwanda. In the documentary we follow Charles as he travels to Rwanda to meet friends and family. However, the reunion is not all pleasant: his mother lives in a gloomy refugee camp.
Who directed No Road Home?
No Road Home was directed by Markku Heikkinen.
Who stars in No Road Home?
The principal cast of No Road Home includes Not specified.
When was No Road Home released and how long is it?
No Road Home was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.