

24/07/1998
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.

Sérgio Titos
as Nélio

Francisco Chilengue
as Nacimento

Avelino Manhiça
as Mandioca

Adelino Branquinho
as Senhor Castigo

João Manja
as José

André Ruco
as Tristeza

Casimiro Nbusse
as Cobra

Lilia Mompié
as Dona Esmeralda

Joaquina Odete
as Deolinda

Lucrécia Paco
as Maria

Jaime Julio
as Bomba

Mónica Chilave
as Senhora Mulwane
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