Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

(2021)

★ 6.6 IMDb · 44 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2021

Runtime: 87 мин

Country: Chad, France

Director: Махамат Салех Харун

Cast: Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, Saleh Sambo, Hadje Fatime N'Goua, Hamid Khayar, Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam, Adjidé Mahamat, Aïssa Mbogo

Plot

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.