Lingui: The Sacred Bonds

20211h 28min

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.

Storyline

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.

Released
December 8, 2021
Runtime
1h 28min
Genre
Language
French
Production
Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made In Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus