12 Sep 2004
Saving Face
A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio Maria
Youssouf Djaoro Brahim
Briya Gomdigue Fanta
Saleh Sambo Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam Sauveur Fleuve
Adjidé Mahamat Exciseuse
Aïssa Mbogo Colette
Hawa Abdelhakim Halime
Leïla Ousmane Gam La Proviseure
Chanceline Allah-Odoum Guinlar Bintou
Darassalam Tahir Maïmouna
Djaïbé Noubadjim Père Maïmouna
Abdoulaye Babale Policier Uniforme
Abdéramane Mahamat Policier en Civil
Titina Djime Client 1
Amira Issa Moussa Client en Voiture
Hassan Djime Vendeur Pneu
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