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Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)

Drama
Release Date: 2021, December 8
Directors: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Chad
Production: Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made in Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus
Cast: Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, Saleh Sambo, Hadje Fatime N'Goua, Hamid Khayar, Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam, Adjidé Mahamat, Aïssa Mbogo, Hawa Abdelhakim, Leïla Ousmane Gam

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.

Keywords:

mother daughter relationship muslim abortion illegal abortion