Summaries

Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.—Len Massaar

Details

Keywords
  • dog
  • f rated
  • civil war
  • child soldier
  • mozambique
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jul 23, 1998
Countries of origin Sweden Portugal Mozambique
Language Portuguese
Production companies Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual (IPACA) Prole Filme Avenida Produções

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Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
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