Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

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.

Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Cast

Achouackh Abakar Souleymane

Amina

Rihane Khalil Alio

Maria

Youssouf Djaoro

Brahim

B

Briya Gomdigue

Fanta

Saleh Sambo

Imam

Hadje Fatime N'Goua

Sage-femme

H

Hamid Khayar

Dr. Adoum

E

Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam

Sauveur Fleuve