Children of the Mountain

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Children of the Mountain

2016

1h 41m

Drama

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A young woman gives birth to a deformed and sickly child and becomes the victim of cruelty and superstition. She is convinced she suffers from a dirty womb and embarks on a journey to heal her son and create a future for both of them.

Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

Although Essuman's journey to heal Nuku is initially for her own, selfish purposes, the film audience cannot help but connect with her pain.

Jan 23, 2017

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Nathanael Hood

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A quiet, heartrending tale of motherhood.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 28, 2018

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

Rukiyat Masud, who plays Essuman, gives a mesmerizing performance anchoring a story that moves skillfully from distress to acceptance.

Aug 29, 2017

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Audience Member

this film has me so much more that i want to share it with acquaintances

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Emotionally moving. Excellent actors. You learn so much about Ghanian culture and the difficulties of raising and treating a handicapped child. Fantastic acting and beautiful scenery.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Such a touching and inspiring movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

What an amazing story. I brought my sister along - and as she is both a mother and spent 4 months in Ghana - she was blown away by the film and I was happy that I was able to experience it with her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

A beautiful film about adoption and special needs children

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Priscilla Anany

Director

Rukiyat Masud

Essuman

Adjetey Anang

Edjah

Agbeko Mortty

Gyamfi

Akofa Edjeani Asiedu

Asantewaa

Grace Omaboe

Naana

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Synopsis

A young woman gives birth to a deformed and sickly child and becomes the victim of cruelty and superstition. She is convinced she suffers from a dirty womb and embarks on a journey to heal her son and create a future for both of them.

Director: Priscilla Anany
Screenwriter: Priscilla Anany
Production Co: i60 Productions, ProMedia NYC
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2016
Runtime: 1h 41m