Maalstroom - Teddy Cherim

Graniet Film - In production

When, by a twist of fate, 11 African refugees moving through Europe end up on Dutch river barge Maalstroom, conservative skipper Jan is confronted with non-Europeans for the first time in his life. From one moment to the next, there are 11 people from East-Africa setting up camp in his cargo of rare imported desert sand for a beach bar in Rotterdam. Jan wants them to leave, the load of sand is supposed to be the salvation for the ailing skipper. But these people have nowhere to go. During their shared journey, his outlook on life changes forever.