Synopsis
In the mountains of Lesotho, an 80-year-old widow named Mantoa eagerly awaits the return of her son—her only living kin—from the South African mines where he works. When instead she receives news of his death, she puts her affairs in order and makes arrangements to be buried in the local cemetery. Her careful plans are upset abruptly by the news that provincial officials intend to resettle the village, flood the entire area, and build a dam for a reservoir. Determined to die on her own terms and in her own land, Mantoa resolves to defend the spiritual heritage of her community.
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | April 2nd, 2021 (Virtual) by Dekanalog |
Video Release: | January 24th, 2023 by Criterion |
Running Time: | 120 minutes |
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Keywords: | Sundance Film Festival 2020 |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Production Countries: | Italy, Lesotho, South Africa |
Languages: | Sotho |