Despite the Fog (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Despite the Fog is a drama film directed by Goran Paskaljević, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. According to Interpol, over ten thousand refugees of minors without parental care are wandering today in Europe, half of which are on Italian roads. "Despite the Fog" is a movie story about one of them. In short: Ali-Musa Sarhan, a refugee whose parents drowned while traveling by rubber boat on the Italian coast in search of a better life, is accepted by family, husband and wife who have lost a child. They are trying to find solace in little Arab and a sort of replacement for their early deceased son, Mark. Valeria (Donatella Finokjaro) and Paolo (Giorgio Tirabasi) are increasingly confronted with resistance from the environment and their own family, who do not accept their decision to keep Muhammad - It is also a story of a world that is increasingly sinking into xenophobic fog.
Who’s in it. Despite the Fog stars Donatella Finocchiaro as Valeria, Giorgio Tirabassi as Paolo, Francesco Acquaroli as Luciano and Luigi Diberti as Luigi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Despite the Fog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Despite the Fog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despite the Fog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despite the Fog (2019)?
- In US, Despite the Fog is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Despite the Fog worth watching?
- Despite the Fog holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despite the Fog?
- Despite the Fog stars Donatella Finocchiaro, Giorgio Tirabassi, Francesco Acquaroli, Luigi Diberti and Ali Mousa Sarhan.
- When was Despite the Fog released?
- Despite the Fog was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.