IMDb 6.8 2014 HD

Land of Storms

Land of Storms

2014
Drama
105 min NR Hungary
6.3 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Szabolcs plays in a German football team, as does Bernard. They are roommates, best friends, inseparable. A lost match makes him reconsider his life and he goes back…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ádám Császi / Emese Balogh / László Kadar / Márton István Szabó
Starring
András Sütö / Varga Ádám / Sebastian Urzendowsky / Lajos Ottó Horváth / Enikő Börcsök / Zita Téby / Uwe Lauer / Kristóf Horváth

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant tender introspective complex emotional subtle quiet hopeful melancholic intimate affecting character-driven

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Land of Storms’ offers a thoughtful, if at times meandering, look at a young man’s search for meaning. Szabolcs’s decision to leave his football life in Germany for Hungarian simplicity is disrupted by the arrival of his friend…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the power of quiet moments and unspoken desires. 'Land of Storms' charts Szabolcs’s return to Hungary and the subsequent disruption of his solitude by his German roommate, Bernard. What unfolds is a…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Land of Storms’ presents a narrative that begins with a footballer’s retreat and evolves into a more complex interpersonal drama. The film’s strength lies in its focus on the developing relationship between Szabolcs and Áron, set against the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Land of Storms', we find a sensitive exploration of male friendship and emergent desire. The initial setup sees Szabolcs seeking solace in Hungary, only for his plans to be upended by the arrival of his German roommate,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Szabolcs's quest for simplicity in 'Land of Storms' is a beautifully understated premise, immediately complicated by the arrival of his best friend, Bernard. The film, directed with a sensitive hand, excels in capturing the quiet intensity of burgeoning…

FAQs

The provided context for 'Land of Storms' focuses on the setup and developing relationships, rather than offering a resolution. Szabolcs's return to Hungary, his encounter with Áron, and Bernard's sudden appearance create a situation ripe with potential for both joy and complication. The film's conclusion, and whether it leans towards happiness or a more ambiguous outcome, is not specified.