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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 33m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, War
Votes10
DirectorLicínio Azevedo
WritersLicínio Azevedo, Teresa Pereira, Filipe Santos
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Train of Salt and Sugar
About The Train of Salt and Sugar
In 1989, Mozambique is a country ruined by civil war. The train that connects Nampula to Malawi is the only hope for people willing to risk their lives to exchange a few bags of salt for sugar. Running slowly over sabotaged tracks, the journey is filled with obstacles and violence. Mariamu, a frequent traveler, shares her trip with her friend Rosa, a nurse who is going to her new hospital, living the reality of war for the first time, Lieutenant Taiar, who only knows the reality of his military life, and another soldier, Salomão, with whom he doesn’t get along. Amongst bullets and laughter, stories of love and war unfold as the train advances towards the next stop.
Directed by Licínio Azevedo, The Train of Salt and Sugar leans on a strong ensemble — Matamba Joaquim, Melanie de Vales, Thiago Justino — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 2016.
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