Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2021-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
37
Vote Average
6.581
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
Abdoulaye Babale
Policier Uniforme
Abdéramane Mahamat
Policier en Civil
Titina Djime
Client 1
Amira Issa Moussa
Client en Voiture
Hassan Djime
Vendeur Pneu
Emmanuel Guelbi
Client 2
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