Problemski Hotel

Running time: 116 mins

He has no papers, no past, no country. A brilliant Belgian dramedy that balances wry humor and humanity, Problemski Hotel presents a serendipitous meeting of two asylum seekers during their stay at an asylum center. Meet Bipul, a cynical amnesiac who's fluent in three languages but has no papers and has no idea where home is. Meet Lidia, a charming, daring Kazakhstani who makes it her mission to help Bipul remember his past. Inspired by the novel by Dimitri Verhulst, acclaimed documentarian Manu Riche makes a narrative feature debut that boasts a delightful ensemble of jubilant characters while sumptuously delivering authenticity into the lives of the characters. Problemski Hotel is not just a story about immigrants—it's a story about anyone who's felt on the margin. - Kady Le