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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageArabic
Certification15
GenresDrama
Votes43
DirectorMahamat-Saleh Haroun
WritersMahamat-Saleh Haroun
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLingui, the Sacred Bonds
About Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
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.
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Lingui, the Sacred Bonds leans on a strong ensemble — Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro — 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 drama titles of 2021.
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