Drama · Belgium · 2021 · 1h 28m

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

Lingui : les liens sacrés

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds poster
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Cast
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane as Amina Rihane Khalil Alio as Maria Youssouf Djaoro as Brahim Briya Gomdigue as Fanta Saleh Sambo as Imam Hadje Fatime N'Goua as Sage-femme
Crew
Mathieu Giombini — Director of Photography Marie-Hélène Dozo — Editor Wasis Diop — Original Music Composer Mahamat-Saleh Haroun — Screenplay Melanie Andernach — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Lingui, the Sacred Bonds — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
muslimabortionmother daughter relationshipillegal abortion
Key Collaborators
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun Director Mathieu Giombini Director of Photography Marie-Hélène Dozo Editor Wasis Diop Original Music Composer Mahamat-Saleh Haroun Screenplay Melanie Andernach Producer
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