Aliko and Ambai
Aliko and Ambai

Movie·2017·1h 42m

Aliko and Ambai

Country

Papua New Guinea

Language

English

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The Story

Original title: Aliko & Ambai

Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.

Written By

Jenno Kanagio

Producer

Mark Eby, Verena Thomas

Themes

educationculturalpapua new guineasocial issues

Production House

Centre for Social and Creative Media

Audience Score

80%

1 votes

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Timepass14%
Go for it36%
Perfection44%

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Cast

Moslyn Moses

Aliko

Venda Kakaso

Ambai

Paul Bebes

Ethan

Llane Munau

Llane Munau

Rose Tango

Diane Anton

Diane Anton

Ms Rizeloh

Lucy Sari

Smarti

Maggie Kondango

Aunt Mimi

Harry Koveso

Uncle Joe

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Crew

Jenno Kanagio

Screenplay

Mark Eby

Producer, Director

Diane Anton

Diane Anton

Director, Writer

Verena Thomas

Producer

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