Portable Life

Sep 1, 2011

1h 26m

★ 0.0

Where life carries us and how we carry life

Overview

In the mist at the edge of a lake, the 17-year-old Sea (Ella-June Henrard) finds a mysterious medallion. It is the start of a journey around the world in which Sea lets herself be led through unexpected twists, turns and mysterious signs to discover that there is an irreversible link between the intriguing acquaintances and magical places she finds on her way. While she journeys through life's adventures and comes face to face with herself, she recognizes people and places that she actually should not know, as if she is travelling back to decisive moments of a past life.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Sea

Ella-June Henrard

Antonio

Rutger Hauer

Truckdriver

Sam Louwyck

Gypsy Man

Martin Swabey

Gypsy Man

Kurt Vandendriessche

Vincent

Kristof Coenen

Street Performer

Marina Tsigonaki

Father

Jose Verheire

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