Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
2021•1h 28m•6.6•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Languages
Arabic, French
Studio
Pili Films
Cast
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
Saleh Sambo
Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar
Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Sauveur Fleuve
Adjidé Mahamat
Exciseuse
Aïssa Mbogo
Colette
Hawa Abdelhakim
Halime
Leïla Ousmane Gam
La Proviseure
Chanceline Allah-Odoum Guinlar
Bintou
Darassalam Tahir
Maïmouna
Djaïbé Noubadjim
Père Maïmouna
Production
Company
Pili Films
Company
Göi-Göi Productions
Company
Canal+ International
Company
Made in Germany Filmproduktion
Company
Beluga Tree
Company
Proximus
Producer
Melanie Andernach
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