Nowhere in Africa

(2001)Directed by Caroline Link140 min · RDrama
One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.

A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.

Juliane Köhleras Jettel Redlich
Merab Ninidzeas Walter Redlich
Sidede Onyuloas Owuor
Matthias Habichas Süßkind
Lea Kurkaas Regina (younger)
Karoline Eckertzas Regina (older)
Gerd Heinzas Max
Hildegard Schmahlas Ina
Maritta Horwarthas Liesel
Marian Löschas Johannes
Gabrielle Odinisas Klara
Bettina Redlichas Mrs. Sadler
Julia Leidlas Inge
Mechthild Großmannas Elsa Konrad
Bela Klentzeas Boy with Sledge
Peter Lenaekuas Jogona (younger)
Silas Keratias Jogona (older)
Kanyamanas Kimani
Andy Rashleighas Captain Caruther
Anthony Bateas Mr. Brindley
David Michaelsas Robert Green
Steve Westonas Mr. Morrison
Diane Keenas Mrs. Rubens