People of Tomorrowland
15 Episodes
Everyone has a story to tell. Every story deserves to be heard. From Korea to India and from Japan to Israel, millions of people are connected via the universal language of music. Once a year they get together at the biggest music festival in the world. In a series of fifteen vibrant shorts we get a glimpse of the life of these strangers. Showing themes such as family, adoration, self-esteem, abuse and loss.
Whether they celebrate life with all their friends or just want to forget about life at home. This is a portrait of people who dare to go against the grain, a portrait of the People of Tomorrowland.
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02:12Episode 1
Episode 1 - Tjemi Tjoi
Episode 1
While embracing the differences between Korea and Europe, the Korean Tjemi Tjoi annually searches for freedom and equality at Tomorrowland.
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02:49Episode 2
Episode 2 - Veronique & Amandine
Episode 2
In a world striving for perfection, mother Veronique and daughter Amandine take a moment to forget the outside world and find self-confidence, despite her prosthesis.
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02:12Episode 3
Episode 3 - Yasmin
Episode 3
Clothing and make-up restrictions drove Yasmin to the edge of despair. In search for acceptance and appreciation she found answers in expressing her true self
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01:59Episode 4
Episode 4 - Odil & Mario-Sergio
Episode 4
There is no secret formula for love. Odil & Mario-Sergio from Angola make sacrifices and keep surprising each other. Even on their honeymoon at Tomorrowland.
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02:38Episode 5
Episode 5 - Sandro
Episode 5
His sexual orientation broke the relationship with his father. As a schoolteacher Sandro from Italy is educating his students to be open-minded.
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01:51Episode 6
Episode 6 - Jennifer
Episode 6
Exotic dancer Jennifer is not ashamed of having an exhibitionist personality. Show what you have and find liberation in your personal expression.
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01:41Episode 7
Episode 7 - Kevin
Episode 7
His red-coloured beard has brought Kevin lots of comments. Starting with homeless accusations, his beard now has a magical appeal.
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01:52Episode 8
Episode 8 - Tommy & Umi
Episode 8
They fell in love with electronic music in Japan. First-time Tomorrowland visitors Tommy and Umi are actually getting married at the festival.
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02:06Episode 9
Episode 9 - Sunny
Episode 9
Lively, colourful and diverse. Sunny and his friends see great similarities between India and Tomorrowland.
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02:02Episode 10
Episode 10 - Paul
Episode 10
Different than with friends, Paul and his mother are actually taking care of each other at the festival. Reaching for their ultimate goal: feeling alive.
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02:14Episode 11
Episode 11 - Sherin
Episode 11
After a search for her biological mother in India, Sherin found a mother again in her adoption mother. A journey that she will cherish forever.
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01:52Episode 12
Episode 12 - Celina
Episode 12
Celina from Germany found strength in being different. Dancing was key in regaining her self-confidence.
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02:01Episode 13
Episode 13 - Itai
Episode 13
While defending the borders of Israel, Itai learned from a young age to recognise the enemy. At Tomorrowland he feels united with the world.
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01:58Episode 14
Episode 14 - Laura
Episode 14
Feelings of love and fear controlled her life. The abuse changed Laura’s sense of trust. Today, she’s feeling strong and powerful, thanks to her loving boyfriend.
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02:03Episode 15
Episode 15 - Elisa
Episode 15
Years ago, the love for music reunited her family. Today, in days of goodbye, Elisa is nothing but thankful for the time she had together with her stepfather.