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Chad. In the suburbs of N'Djamena, Amina lives alone with fifteen year-old Maria, her only daughter. Her world falls apart when she discovers that Maris is pregnant. An undesired pregnancy for the teenager. In a country where abortion is prohibited, Amina finds herself facing a battle that seems already lost...
Directed by: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (France/Germany/Belgium, 2020)
Cast: Achouackh Abakar Souleymane (Amina), Rihane Khalil Alio (Maria), Youssouf Djaoro (Brahim), Briya Gomdigue (Fanta), Hadjé Fatimé Ngoua (the midwife)
Genre: dramedy
Awards: in competition (Cannes 2021)