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Aliko and Ambai (2017)

Aliko and Ambai (2017)

Drama Family
Release Date: 2017, November 18
Directors: Diane Anton, Mark Eby
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Production: Centre for Social and Creative Media
Cast: Moslyn Moses, Venda Kakaso, Paul Bebes, Diane Anton, Lucy Sari, Maggie Kondango, Harry Koveso

Overview:

Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.

Keywords:

education social issues cultural papua new guinea