A boy's secret trek from his country town to Budapest to claim a prize evolves into the hopeful search for his missing father. Lali, a Roma boy, wins a chocolate bar from a friend in a card game and discovers that the wrapper makes him the lucky winner of a red motor scooter. How to claim the prize in person, as required, when you're only twelve and look much younger? First-time director Groó creates a sure and realistic depiction of childhood on the cusp of manhood in this sensitive and lovingly crafted coming-of-age story.
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Diana Groó Director · Iván Szabó Writer Sándor Kardos Cinematographer
First release September 20, 2010 · Produced in Hungary · Production Vision Team
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Hungary · September 20, 2010
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Belgium
October 16, 2010 · Gent International Film Festival
Canada
September 30, 2010 · Vancouver International Film Festival
France
April 14, 2011 · Lille Film Festival
Poland
June 27, 2011 · Lubuskie Film Summer
Switzerland
November 2, 2010 · Tout Ecrans Geneva film Festival
United Kingdom
March 22, 2011 · Bradford International Film Festival
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