Lingui: The Sacred Bonds (2022)

  • NR
  • 02/04/2022 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 28m

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.

Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Achouackh Abakar Souleymane's headshot

Achouackh Abakar Souleymane

Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio's headshot

Rihane Khalil Alio

Maria
Youssouf Djaoro's headshot

Youssouf Djaoro

Brahim
Briya Gomdigue's headshot

Briya Gomdigue

Fanta
Saleh Sambo's headshot

Saleh Sambo

Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua's headshot

Hadje Fatime N'Goua

Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar's headshot

Hamid Khayar

Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam's headshot

Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam

Sauveur Fleuve

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