Limbo
“Waiting is a group effort.”
Synopsis
An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by the weight of his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-30
Top Cast
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Amir El-Masry
Omar
Vikash Bhai
Farhad
Ola Orebiyi
Wasef
Kwabena Ansah
Abedi
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Helga
Qais Nashif
Kenneth Collard
Boris
Sanjeev Kohli
Vikram
Cameron Fulton
Plug
Lewis Gribben
Stevie
Grace Chilton
Margaret
Raymond Mearns
Mike
Sodienye Ojewuy
Hamad
Iona Elizabeth Thomson
Tia
Barbara Hunter
Scooter Woman
Raadi Madhi
Abdul
Ellie Haddington
Beatrice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 13, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$224K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharrock
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Seifert-Speck, Ben Sharrock
- Original Score
- Hutch Demouilpied
- Original Title
- Limbo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $224K
- Production Studios
- Caravan Cinema, Film4 Productions, Screen Scotland, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharrock
Anna Seifert-Speck, Ben Sharrock
Hutch Demouilpied
Nick Cooke
Karel Dolak, Lucia Zucchetti
Daniel Battsek, Robbie Allen, Angus Lamont, Lizzie Francke, Irune Gurtubai
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Dolak
Editor
Nick Cooke
Director of Photography
Andy Drummond
Production Design
Hutch Demouilpied
Original Music Composer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Holly Rebecca
Costume Design
Nicholas Bennett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Curtis Rivers
Stunt Coordinator
Ben Sharrock
Director
Angus Lamont
Producer
Ben Sharrock
Writer
Irune Gurtubai
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Limbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Limbo about?
An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by the weight of his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.
Who directed Limbo?
Limbo was directed by Ben Sharrock.
Who stars in Limbo?
The principal cast of Limbo includes Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah, Sidse Babett Knudsen.
When was Limbo released and how long is it?
Limbo was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Limbo make at the box office?
Limbo grossed $224K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Limbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Limbo was composed by Hutch Demouilpied.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limbo?
Limbo holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).