Details
A true story. 14-year-old Hirut is on her way home when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. She fought back but accidently killed her would-be husband. Tenacious young lawyer Meza’s decision to defend Hirut threatens not only her career but her life.
Accolades
Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014
World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014
Critics
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...'"A quiet and powerful drama, based on a true story, that relies on familiar storytelling tropes"'
The Hollywood Reporter
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...' "...shows the extraordinary talent and creativity of Ethiopian filmmakers."'
Huffington Post
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