Tilefegn

(2015)

Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Year: 2015

Runtime: 103 мин

Director: Mulualem Getachew

Cast: Selam Tesfaye, Kassahun Fesseha

Plot

Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.