Lingui: The Sacred Bonds

Name: Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-12-08
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Leïla Ousmane Gam, Titina Djime, Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Youssouf Djaoro, Chanceline Allah-Odoum Guinlar

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Release Date

12/8/2021

Runtime

88 mins

Genres

Drama

Overview

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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Released

Original Language

French

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A quiet but unflinching portrait of two women navigating an impossible legal and moral landscape, finding unexpected closeness through crisis. The film treats its subject with dignity and restraint, letting the weight of their situation speak for itself.