Footsteps in the Sand (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, Footsteps in the Sand is a comedy and drama film directed by Ivaylo Hristov, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. At the airport, Slavi tells his life's story to a young customs officer. As children, Nelly promises Slavi to marry him. The two teenagers are passionately in love with each other but after some time Nelly falls in love with another guy. Slavi takes up drinking and gets into trouble with the Bulgarian militia (police) because of his family background. This is when he decides to defect to the West. After staying at a refugee camp in Austria and another desperate love, he sets out to the United States. There Slavi makes some new friends who help him buy a truck. He hits the roads of America, where he comes across an Indian who sells him an arrow. The vender tells him this amulet will bring his love back. Eventually, Slavi comes back to Bulgaria, where communism has collapsed. His beloved Nelly lives alone with her daughter. One day Slavi meets her again...
Who’s in it. Footsteps in the Sand stars Ivan Barnev as Slavi, Yana Titova as Nelly, Assen Blatechki as Tinsmith and Carla Rahal as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Footsteps in the Sand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footsteps in the Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footsteps in the Sand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footsteps in the Sand (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Footsteps in the Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Footsteps in the Sand worth watching?
- Footsteps in the Sand holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Footsteps in the Sand?
- Footsteps in the Sand stars Ivan Barnev, Yana Titova, Assen Blatechki, Carla Rahal and Velko Kanev.
- When was Footsteps in the Sand released?
- Footsteps in the Sand was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.