The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.00/10 from 6100 votes
Tags: dice, backgammon
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El mundo es grande y la felicidad se esconde en cualquier esquina
Title in Italiano:

Die Welt ist groß und Rettung lauert überall
Title in Português:

O Mundo é Grande e a Salvação Espreita ao Virar da Esquina
Title in Français:

The World Is Big
Title in Türk:

The World Is Big
Title in Deutsch:

Die Welt ist groß und Rettung lauert überall

Synopsis

What's in a game? For a young man, who has left his country behind, lost his memory and forgotten his love, the game might be the only way out. This is a story about a Bulgarian boy who grows up to be a German man.

After a car accident Alex can't remember even what his name is. In an attempt to cure him from amnesia, his grandfather Bai Dan comes over to Germany and organizes a spiritual journey for his grandson back into his past, to the country where he came from.

In changing places, time and transport, crossing half Europe, they play backgammon, the simplest, and yet the most complex of all games. That game leads Alex to the realizations of who he is, and that game is symbolic to the story.

Destiny is the dice we hold in our own hands and life is a game on the edge between chance and skill.

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David Mitchell
7/10

The soundtrack of The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner perfectly captures the emotional journey of the protagonist, Alex, as he navigates through amnesia and self-discovery.

Amanda Carter
5/10

The use of music to underscore the game of backgammon as a metaphor for life and destiny is cleverly executed in the film. The soundtrack effectively conveys the tension and unpredictability of the game, mirroring the uncertainty and challenges that Alex faces in his quest for identity.

Edward Jones
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of the film successfully complements the themes of memory, love, and self-realization. The music immerses the audience in Alex's emotional turmoil and adds another layer of complexity to his personal journey.

Lisa Martinez
8/10

Each track in the soundtrack enhances the storytelling, creating a rich and immersive experience for the audience, making the journey alongside Alex even more poignant and unforgettable.

Daniel Evans
5/10

The soundtrack of The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner adds emotional depth to the journey of self-discovery that Alex undergoes. The music enhances the nostalgic and reflective moments in the story, capturing the essence of longing and memory.

Richard Wright
8/10

The music elegantly shifts between melancholic melodies and uplifting tunes, mirroring Alex's inner turmoil and eventual revelations about his identity.