Wracked by guilt after covering up a murder, Mona a northern Sudanese retired singer in a tense marriage tries to make amends by taking in the deceased's southern Sudanese widow, Julia, and her son, Daniel, into her home. Unable to confess her transgressions to Julia, Mona decides to leave the past behind and adjust to a new status quo, unaware that the country's turmoil may find its way into her home and put her face to face with her sins.
«Kordofani's intelligent, compassionate scripting ensures that the political never overwhelms the personal.» Variety
«Kordofani's fine direction balances the film's multiple modes: It's a drama, with shades of a thriller and a sense of its own politics.» The Hollywood Reporter
trigon-film dvd-edition 423
Language Arabic Subtitles deutsch, français, english
Length 120 min. Format 1.37:1 – 16/9 PB, colour Sound 5.1 Surround Age 16 Zone 0 – PAL
Bonus Trailer, interview with Mohamed Kordofani
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