A captivating musical adventure along the romantic, winding roads of Malta.

Malta never loses its charm, no matter how often you visit the beautiful, windy, and sunny islands. The country’s natural scenery, rich cultural and religious traditions, heartwarming people, and unique improvised songs are deeply moving, even if you do not understand the language.

Maltese-American director Alex Camilleri first introduced the historical significance of the colourful luzzu boats in his Sundance debut. Now, he takes a fascinating look at għana songs and other customs. This romantic music dramedy premiered at Göteborg, broke the Maltese box-office record after daily screenings for 15 weeks, and won the Best Screenplay Award at Tribeca.

A young Maltese woman, Mar, wishes to tie up loose ends regarding her inheritance paperwork and leave her homeland for good. But when she meets the elderly musical genius Nenu – played with remarkable authenticity by 82-year-old folk singer and non-actor Nenu Borg – she is drawn into Malta’s captivating musical heritage, discovering rhythms she has never heard before. Together, they travel between towns and villages to experience all that Malta has to offer. This feel-good, soulful film is sure to touch everyone who sees it.