Sleepwalking Land
In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Released
- 2007
- Country
- Mozambique, Portugal
Details
Release year: 2007
Storyline
In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
Top credits
- Nick Lauro Teresa — Muidinga
- Aladino Jasse — Tuahir
- Ernesto Lemos Macuacua — Siqueleto
- Filimone Meigos — Joseldo Bastante
User reviews
A gem among African films and one that publicizes a great African novel
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Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color
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