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Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
Aliko and Ambai
Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.
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Moslyn Moses Aliko
Venda Kakaso Ambai
Paul Bebes Ethan
Diane Anton Ms Rizeloh
Lucy Sari Smarti
Maggie Kondango Aunt Mimi
Harry Koveso Uncle Joe
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