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Totem (2022)

Movie 93 min

Family

Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, hoping to avoid deportation. During this frightening and exciting journey, she discovers her roots, thanks in part to her extraordinary totem animal: a gigantic porcupine.

Sander Burger Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 13, 2022
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt21620748
Language
Studio
Leitwolf Filmproduktion, Volya Films,

Themes

Cast

Lies Visschedijk Lies Visschedijk Ole van Hoogdalem Amani-Jean Philippe Amani-Jean Philippe Emmanuel Ohene Boafo Emmanuel Ohene Boafo Céline Camara Céline Camara Iliass Ojja Iliass Ojja Bas Keijzer Bas Keijzer Kenneth Herdigein Kenneth Herdigein

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Frequently asked questions

What is Totem about?
Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, hoping to avoid deportation. During this frightening and exciting journey, she discovers her roots, thanks in part to her extraordinary totem animal: a gigantic porcupine.
Who directed Totem?
Totem was directed by Sander Burger.
Who stars in Totem?
Totem stars Lies Visschedijk, Ole van Hoogdalem, Amani-Jean Philippe, Emmanuel Ohene Boafo.
When was Totem released?
Totem is a 2022 family film.
Where can I watch Totem?
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