Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
Solveig Nordlund
Director, Writer
Tommy Karlmark
Writer
Henning Mankell
Writer
Sérgio Titos
Nélio
Francisco Chilengue
Nacimento
Avelino Manhiça
Mandioca
Adelino Branquinho
Senhor Castigo
João Manja
José
André Ruco
Tristeza
Casimiro Nbusse
Cobra
Lilia Mompié
Dona Esmeralda
Joaquina Odete
Deolinda
Johnny Mad Dog61%
Skin64%
Beasts of No Nation75%
Desert Flower76%
Zulu73%
The Woman King75%
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind78%
Tears of the Sun68%
Shooting Dogs74%
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl72%
Starving in Suburbia65%
Free State of Jones67%
Waiting for Anya62%
Goodnight, Mister Tom68%
Glory74%
The Beguiled59%
Farming62%
Sergio65%
Casualties of War71%
Bastard Out of Carolina71%
