Top Cast
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Edouard Bamporiki
Rugamba
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Ruth Nirere
Claire
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Drocella Nyirabagande
Herena
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Fidele Fatisuka
Petero
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Mazimpaka Kennedy
Yakobo
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Jimmy Gatete
Shyaka
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Vincent Gakwaya
Manzi
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Man Martin
Kamanzi
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Fidele Kanamugire
Afande
Overview
Following the story of a genocide survivor as well as son of a killer, the film revolves around the meaning of an old coat and its symbolic value for the young boy’s dramatic past. (African Film Festival, New York)
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