By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Seventeen-year-old Ben accompanies his father to Marrakech, Morocco, where his father has a theater performance. But to Ben, his father is as foreign as the country of Morocco itself. The constant arguments between them eventually lead to a complete breakdown in their relationship. Ben then embarks on a solo journey. He becomes enchanted by this beautiful city until he meets Karima, and decides to return with her to her distant hometown in the Atlas Mountains.
"Wandering Morocco" follows the protagonist's journey to Morocco as he embarks on a quest for self-discovery, showcasing the exotic charm of the country. (Image provided by Donghao Film)
On their journey home, Ben and Karima encounter many wondrous things. Their love seems to become fearless, allowing them to explore their own worlds during this romantic adventure. When misunderstandings are resolved, Ben and his father also rediscover each other, reclaiming the long-lost bond of father and son.
The father-son relationship is also one of the focal points of "Wandering Morocco." (Image provided by Donghao Film)
This film is also a family drama directed by German female director Caroline Link, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "Nowhere in Africa," after an 11-year conceptualization. It explores the beautiful country of Morocco through the rebellious nature of a teenager, filled with adventure and romantic love. With stunning and majestic scenery along the way, it is an exotic youth film that is both deeply educational and a quest for self-discovery.
Seventeen-year-old Ben embarks on a solo journey in "Wandering Morocco." (Image provided by Donghao Film)
Director Introduction Oscar-Winning Director Caroline Link
The renowned German female director Caroline Link graduated from the Munich University of Television and Film. Early in her career, she directed the children's TV short film "Kalle der Traumer," which laid the foundation for her later focus on themes of childhood, youth growth, and family relationships.
In 1995, her first self-written and directed feature film "Beyond Silence" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and received widespread acclaim from international critics, propelling her to international fame. In 1999, her adaptation of the bestselling novel "Annaluise and Anton" won awards such as the Bavarian Film Award for Best Children’s Film and the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival’s Best Film. Her 2001 film "Nowhere in Africa" brought her directorial career to its peak, earning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and the German Film Award for Best Director, among others. Her 2008 drama "A Year Ago in Winter" also won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director.
Movie stills from "Wandering Morocco." (Image provided by Donghao Film)
"Wandering Morocco" is the director’s fifth feature film, inspired by her multiple travels to Morocco. Drawing on her expertise in portraying familial bonds and incorporating the exotic charm of Morocco, she has crafted a touching and relatable coming-of-age film that has received critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Its Taiwan release date was May 29, 2015.
Chinese poster for "Wandering Morocco." (Image provided by Donghao Film)
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