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Sometimes in April

Sometimes in April

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Sometimes in April

2005

2h 20m

7.1(85 votes)

Drama

History

War

Overview

Two brothers are divided by marriage and fate during the 100 horrifying days of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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HBO Films

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Idris Elba

Augustin

Idris Elba

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Carole Karemera

Jeanne

Carole Karemera

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Pamela Nomvete

Martine

Pamela Nomvete

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Oris Erhuero

Honoré

Oris Erhuero

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Fraser James

Xavier

Fraser James

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Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Colonel Bagosora

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

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Cleophas Kabasita

Valentine

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Noah Emmerich

Lionel Quaid

Noah Emmerich

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Debra Winger

Prudence Bushnell

Debra Winger

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Peninah Abatoni

Woman Refugee #1

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Ashani Alles

Prosecutor

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Hope Azeda

Brigitte

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Théogène Barasa

RAF Soldier #1

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Dan Barlow

Belgian UN Soldier

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Johannes Bausch

UN Officer #1

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Stephen Buckingham

Judge Arusha

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Michelle Rugema

Anne-Marie

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