An animated documentary telling the true story about a man’s need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
| Original title | Flugt |
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| Danish title | Flugt |
| Keywords | Afghanistan, Afghan refugees, Russia, Refugees, Refugee Children, Homosexuality, Denmark, 2020-2030 |
| Director | Jonas Poher Rasmussen |
| Screenplay | Jonas Poher Rasmussen |
| Producer | Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen, Charlotte de La Gournerie |
| Editor | Janus Billeskov Jansen |
| Composer | Uno Helmersson |
| Casting | Gro Terp |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Domestic distribution | Reel Pictures |
| International sales | Cinephil - Philippa Kowarsky Production Ltd. |
| Danish theatrical release | 17.06.2021 |
| Online release | 11.02.2022, Filmcentralen |
| DFI subsidy | Konsulentstøtte |
| Danish rating | Allowed for children over the age of 15 |
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