

Abouna
Drama
Overview
Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their father speaking to them and steal the film to examine the frames. Their mother (Achta) eventually despairs and sends them to Koranic school. Unhappy, they plan their escape until the eldest boy falls in love with a deaf girl (Khalil).
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2002-09-10
Runtime:
1h 24m
Director:
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer:
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Top Cast

Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa
Tahir

Hamza Moctar Aguid
Amine

Zara Haroun
Achta (Mother)

Hassan Boulama
Hassan

Mounira Khalil
The Mute Girl

Diego Mustapha Ngarade
Uncle Adoum

Koulsy Lamko
The Father

Garba Issa
The Headmaster

Ramada Mahamat
The Teacher's Wife

Sossal Mahamat
Teacher's Assistant

Hadje Fatime N'Goua
The Doctor

Nouraldine Mahamat Alio
Police Chief
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