Nelio's Story
Nelio's Story

Nelio's Story

July 24, 1998 | 93 min

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.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Naomi Scott

Sérgio Titos

Naomi Scott

Francisco Chilengue

Naomi Scott

Avelino Manhiça

Naomi Scott

Adelino Branquinho

Naomi Scott

João Manja

Naomi Scott

André Ruco

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