From Moscow to Magadan is a documentary about a journey through Russia. Jelle Brandt Corstius speaks to Russian citizens during this journey to find answers about the Russian soul.
In this third series, Ruben Terlou takes us through China again. This time he explores how Chinese people see their own, their children’s, and their country’s futures. He experiences how rapidly China is developing under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and how this is affecting the lives of ordinary individuals. Once again Ruben finds himself in exceptional situations, meets extraordinary people, and sees some dreams coming true and others being shattered.
Each episode focuses on one city, where three artists or bands map their local scene. They show us around the places where they write their music, the locations that have been formative and inspire them. They provide an intimate glimpse into the kitchen, and the artists perform at the local pop stage.
Naive Amsterdam schoolboy Ollie Hartmoed's life is a complete mess. His parents and even his grandparents separate, so he's thrown together with step-brothers. Even the family firm, a mega drapery store, has been sold to a soulless firm, which runs it into the ground. Meanwhile Ollie strives to square family, friendship and a crush on rich alderman Tulp's brat daughter Germaine.