Luzzu

2021

1h 34m

6.8(28 votes)

Drama

Overview

Jesmark, a struggling fisherman on the island of Malta, is forced to turn his back on generations of tradition and risk everything by entering the world of black market fishing to provide for his girlfriend and newborn baby.

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Cast & Crew

37 members

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Jesmark Scicluna

Jesmark

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Michela Farrugia

Denise

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David Scicluna

David

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Frida Cauchi

Carmen

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Uday McLean

Uday

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Timur Ali

Aiden

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Marta Vella

Mary Grace

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Marlene Schranz

Old Woman

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Marcelle Teuma

Doctor

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Anthony Ellul

Inspector

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Stephen Buhagiar

The Boss

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Royin Grech

Restaurant Owner

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Rebecca Fenech

Restaurant Owner

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Joseph Schiavone

Restaurant Owner

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Ignazio Schembri

Restaurant Owner

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Frank Tanti

Lino

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Reece Vella

Priest

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Joseph Agius

Fishermen

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Philip Agius

Fishermen

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Emanuele Muscat

Fishermen

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Noel Grech

Fishermen

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Mario Muscat

Fishermen

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Yorgen Vella

Fishermen

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Carmel Bonavia

Fishermen

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Horace Fenech

Boat Maker

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Yuric Allison

Kevin

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Thelma Abela

Housewife

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Joseph Scicluna

Jesmark's Father

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Adrian Farrugia

Van Driver

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Simon Falzon

Denise's Uncle

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Bernard Zammit

Rich Guy

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Sonia Cassar

Party Guest

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Diana Bonnici

Party Guest

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Angie Balzan

Party Guest

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Michael Sciortino

Fisheries Director

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Paul Cilia

Van Owner

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Jordan Borg

Aiden Stand-in

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