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A Gambian family is at dilemma whether they should go see a traditional healer or go to a hospital after their daughter catches malaria by a mosquito bite.

Top Cast

  • Binta Manjang

    Binta Manjang

    Binta, the mother

  • Gibriel Janneh

    Gibriel Janneh

    Gibriel, the father

  • Ousman Saidy

    Ousman Saidy

    Father's friend

  • Isatou Jatta

    Isatou Jatta

    Isatou, the daughter

  • Lamin Darboe

    Lamin Darboe

    Lamin, the big brother

  • Alasanna Daffeh

    Alasanna Daffeh

    Alasanna, the small brother

  • Lamin Jassey

    Lamin Jassey

    The brother's friend

  • Mattar Jabang

    Mattar Jabang

    Marabout

  • Mustapha Nyassi

    Mustapha Nyassi

    Donkey driver

Overview

A Gambian family is at dilemma whether they should go see a traditional healer or go to a hospital after their daughter catches malaria by a mosquito bite.

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