Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2022)
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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
In Theaters:2/4/2022
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made in Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus
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