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Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
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london, england
based on novel or book
refugee
1970s
pregnancy
ethiopia
orphan
nonlinear timeline
sufism
friendship between women
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Questions about Sweetness in the Belly
How long is Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly was directed by Zeresenay Mehari and released in 2019.
What genre is Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly is a Drama film (2019).
Who stars in Sweetness in the Belly?
The cast of Sweetness in the Belly includes Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar, Rafael Goncalves.
What is the TMDB rating for Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 40 votes.
