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Amakki
Amakki

Amakki

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DocumentaryDrama

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A dream-like exploration of the interconnected lives of two women and two children, celebrating the profound moments of love, loss, and resilience that shape the tapestry of womanhood. Set to the backdrop of Sidama's coffee-growing hills, 'Amakki', meaning 'your mother', captures the intricate threads that bind these women to the land, to each other, and to the unspoken essence of motherhood. The language spoken in this film is Sidaamu Afoo.

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Budget

$50000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Oromo

Runtime

106 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

03 May 2024

Country

Cast

Dorite Dotorie

Dorite Dotorie

Mulu Solomon Bena

Mulu Solomon Bena

Mita

Mita

Tigu Dukale

Tigu Dukale

Nae Solomon

Nae Solomon

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