Journey to the Sun
Viagem ao Sol
Synopsis
Just after the Second World War, 5,000 young children were sent from Austria to stay with host families in Portugal, where they could recover from the violence of war. They were often welcomed in by well-to-do families with domestic staff living in sunny villas, and for most of the children this was a holiday in paradise. The contrast with their living conditions at home, and the huge difference between the lives of rich and poor in Portugal in this period, made a deep impression on the young Austrians.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susana de Sousa Dias, Ansgar Schäefer
- Original Title
- Viagem ao Sol
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Kintop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susana de Sousa Dias, Ansgar Schäefer
Mário Espada, Nikolaus de Macedo Schäfer
Susana de Sousa Dias, Mário Espada, Nikolaus de Macedo Schäfer
Ansgar Schäefer, Rui Ribeiro, Elsa Sertório
Department Leadership Roster
Susana de Sousa Dias
Director
Ansgar Schäefer
Director
Ansgar Schäefer
Producer
Mário Espada
Director of Photography
Nikolaus de Macedo Schäfer
Director of Photography
Susana de Sousa Dias
Editor
Mário Espada
Editor
Nikolaus de Macedo Schäfer
Editor
Ansgar Schäefer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey to the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey to the Sun about?
Just after the Second World War, 5,000 young children were sent from Austria to stay with host families in Portugal, where they could recover from the violence of war. They were often welcomed in by well-to-do families with domestic staff living in sunny villas, and for most of the children this was a holiday in paradise. The contrast with their living conditions at home, and the huge difference between the lives of rich and poor in Portugal in this period, made a deep impression on the young Austrians.
Who directed Journey to the Sun?
Journey to the Sun was directed by Susana de Sousa Dias, Ansgar Schäefer.
Who stars in Journey to the Sun?
The principal cast of Journey to the Sun includes Not specified.
When was Journey to the Sun released and how long is it?
Journey to the Sun was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.