CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 42m

Aliko and Ambai

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited

Starring

Moslyn Moses

Aliko

Venda Kakaso

Ambai

Paul Bebes

Ethan

Llane Munau

Rose Tango

Diane Anton

Ms Rizeloh

Lucy Sari

Smarti

Maggie Kondango

Aunt Mimi

Harry Koveso

Uncle Joe

Creative team

Directed by: Diane Anton
Mark Eby
Written by: Jenno Kanagio
Diane Anton
Produced by

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Drama

Family

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.

Directed byDiane Anton, Mark Eby

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: EN
Released: November 18, 2017
Budget: $29,250

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Aliko & Ambai - GIFF 2018 Official Selection