Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)
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.
Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writers: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Jacques Akchoti
Stars: Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds is a 2021 Belgian Drama film directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, starring Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue. It runs 1h 28m The film holds a 6.6/10 rating from 44 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
Saleh Sambo
Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar
Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Sauveur Fleuve
Adjidé Mahamat
Exciseuse
Aïssa Mbogo
Colette
Hawa Abdelhakim
Halime
Leïla Ousmane Gam
La Proviseure
Details
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium, Germany, France |
| Original Language | French |
| Original Title | Lingui : les liens sacrés |
| Also Known As | Lingui: the Sacred Bonds, Lingui, les liens sacrés, Lingui |
| Runtime | 1h 28m |
| Production | Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International |
| IMDb ID | tt13846546 |
| TMDB ID | 820693 |
