In This World
2002 · Movie · 88 min · ★ 6.2 · 82% critics
Two refugees leave a camp in north-west Pakistan and begin a dangerous overland journey across borders, relying on smugglers and sheer luck. As they push toward safety and a chance at asylum in Western Europe, each new leg brings harsh terrain, fear, and life-threatening risks.
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2003-03-28
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (57 votes)
About
You’ll likely connect with this if you want a grounded, emotionally tough refugee journey that feels close to real life, similar in spirit to Welcome to Sarajevo; Not for you if you want light escapism or a feel-good tone.
Pros: gripping true-to-life journey; strong human empathy; tense border crossings | Cons: bleak and troubling; episodic travelogue feel; limited deeper questions
Awards & recognition
- Golden Bear · 2003
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2003 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2003 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
- JT
Jamal Udin Torabi
as Jamal
- EN
Enayatullah
as Enayat
- IP
Imran Paracha
as Travel Agent (Pakistan)
- HI
Hiddayatullah
as Enayat's Brother (Pakistan)
- JA
Jamau
as Enayat's Father (Pakistan)
- WK
Wakeel Khan
as Enayat's Uncle 1 (Pakistan)
- LZ
Lal Zarin
as Enayat's Uncle 2 (Pakistan)
- AR
Ahsan Raza
as Money Changer (Pakistan)
- MT
Mirwais Torabi
as Jamal's Older Brother (Pakistan)
- AA
Abdul Ahmad
as Groom (Pakistan)
Directed by Michael Winterbottom