Island of good hope synopsis

The Island of Hope is an inspiring story based on real events about the power of loneliness, perseverance, dreams, retreating into nature, father-son relationship and letting go.

During the pandemic, the main character decides to go into voluntary quarantine on a tiny uninhabited island on Lake Tisza. There is a reed hut on the island, which he built with his father years before, but they could not realize their dream because the father died in the meantime. The boy wanted to break free from the rut, he wants to face himself, so he returns to the island after seven years. However, after what seems like an adventure at the beginning, he is soon tested by loneliness, which highlights his weaknesses and fears. The wonderful nature, the healing power of the Tisza, the nomadic life and the old teachings of his father slowly change his values. He understands what is really important in life and what is not.

He will experience true freedom and simple happiness, but something is still missing from his life. After half a year, he receives good and bad news from the priest who arrives on the island, as a result of which he has to face letting go for good.

More than 30 000 viewers in Hungarian cinemas

The film was released in Hungarian cinemas on November 17, 2022 and ran for more than 18 weeks.

For the first 5 weeks, it held its position in the TOP 10 most watched films (4th, 5th and 6th) despite competition from heavily promoted Hollywood blockbusters and international festive season releases.

No independent Hungarian film has achieved such good results in the past 10 years.