"STANDING UP FOR ONE’S RIGHTS"
A tense, community-rooted short film set in Liberia—Kamara moves to claim his late brother’s land, only to be met with resistance from his sister-in-law. A tight, emotionally charged drama exploring power, rights, and tradition.
Sandra L. Faijue
Nuwoe
Samuel S. Dowaity
Mr Kamara
Caroline Z. Flomo
Ma Bendu
G. Othello Zordyu
Tonola
Rebecca Gbala
Elder 1
Rebecca Y. Flomo
Elder 2
A tense, community-rooted short film set in Liberia—Kamara moves to claim his late brother’s land, only to be met with resistance from his sister-in-law. A tight, emotionally charged drama exploring power, rights, and tradition.
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