The Odyssey of Joy

Overview

Lis, a 10-year-old boy, whose father is a missing person from the Kosovo war, lives cramped in a small apartment with his family during early 2000. Trying to forget a secret only he knows, Lis joins a French trio of clowns who are in Kosovo to entertain the children of the land. Soon enough Lis will learn that reality will catch up with everyone, and he will have to face his suppressed emotions.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 16, 2025

Original language

Albanian

Spoken languages

Albanian, English, French

Countries

Kosovo, France

Production

Plan Bee Films

Cast

Melihate Qena,Frédéric Radepont,Eli Gashi,Lucie Fagedet,Iñaki Lartigue,Dukë Sllamniku,Milot Hoxha,Njomza Ibraj Fetiu,Tristan Halilaj,Kumrije Hoxhaand 3 more

Director

Zgjim Terziqi

Writer

Zgjim Terziqi

Producer

Valmira Hyseni,Marie Ballon

Cinematography

François Ray

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38608006