Amrum

Set on Amrum Island during the spring of 1945, this drama follows twelve-year-old Nanning in the final days of the Second World War. To help his mother provide food for the family, the boy works at a neighboring farm, fishes at night, and hunts seals in dangerous waters. While he initially finds contentment in his environment, the arrival of peace brings unexpected challenges and new conflicts that force Nanning to navigate a changing world and determine his own path.

The film was directed by Fatih Akin, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Hark Bohm, whose own childhood served as the basis for the story. In the chronological order of Akin's directing career, this production follows Rhinegold and precedes Ghost Song. The movie stars Jasper Billerbeck as Nanning, with a supporting cast including Laura Tonke, Lisa Hagmeister, Kian Köppke, Lars Jessen, and Detlev Buck.

A joint production between Germany and Belgium, the film earned 9 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by audiences, maintaining a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb from 2,100 votes and a 7.1/10 on TMDB based on 102 votes.