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08/12/2021 Drama 1h 28m
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Overview

On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.

  1. Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Achouackh Abakar Souleymane

    Amina

  2. Rihane Khalil Alio

    Maria

  3. Youssouf Djaoro

    Brahim

  4. Briya Gomdigue

    Fanta

  5. Saleh Sambo

    Imam

  6. Hadje Fatime N'Goua

    Sage-femme

  7. Hamid Khayar

    Dr. Adoum

  8. Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam

    Sauveur Fleuve

  9. Adjidé Mahamat

    Exciseuse

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Reviews

A review by badelf
Written by badelf on 2024-08-15
I love that the raw grittiness of this film augments the narrative. This powerful, woman-centered drama, like Sembène's Moolaadé, is a significant addition to the catalog of must-see African films. This is one that documents the strong, existential sisterhood bond of African women. This bond persists in the face of, maybe even because of, the religiously justified violence on women.
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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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